Athi River Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Athi River, Kenya. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Athi River, 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 Athi River, 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.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

April, Athi River’s wettest month, receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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