Mocímboa da Praia Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mocímboa da Praia varies. It peaks at 297 hours in October and drops to 175 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2806 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of October under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Mocímboa da Praia enjoys an average of 2806 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

March, Mocímboa da Praia’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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