Nairobi 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 Nairobi, Kenya. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Nairobi, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 288 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 127 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nairobi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Nairobi enjoys an average of 2466 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

April, Nairobi’s wettest month, receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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