Average Monthly Sunshine in Tamale

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Tamale receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Tamale varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, November, reaches an impressive 283 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 139 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2723 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tamale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in November with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Tamale’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Tamale enjoys an average of 2723 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

August, Tamale’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

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