Mogadishu Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mogadishu, Somalia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Mogadishu changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3083 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.4 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 7.3 hours in June.

Mogadishu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mogadishu enjoys an average of 3083 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Mogadishu

May, Mogadishu’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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