Mandera Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mandera, Kenya. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Mandera vary. From a high of 332 hours in January, to a low of 214 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3211 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 11.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Mandera enjoys an average of 3211 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

April, Mandera’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 35°C (95°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 38°C (100°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mandera Precipitation page.