Matam Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Matam, Senegal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Matam varies. It peaks at 298 hours in May and drops to 177 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3180 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Matam serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Matam enjoys an average of 3180 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

August, Matam’s wettest month, receives 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C (97°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 42°C (108°F).

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