Tamale 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 Tamale, Ghana. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tamale. Expect long, bright days with 283 hours in November and darker periods with just 139 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2723 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Tamale. While November receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 81% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 36%.

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.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

August, Tamale’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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.