Average Monthly Sunshine in Mzuzu
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mzuzu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Mzuzu varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, reaches an impressive 303 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2602 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mzuzu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in October with an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Mzuzu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Mzuzu enjoys an average of 2602 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
January, Mzuzu’s wettest month, receives 119 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 26°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mzuzu Precipitation page.