Bakau 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 Bakau, Gambia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bakau Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 279 hours of sunshine in January and 180 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (9.3 hours per day) and September (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Bakau enjoys an average of 2653 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

August, Bakau’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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