Bijilo Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bijilo, Gambia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bijilo experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 279 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 180 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.

Bijilo 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

August, Bijilo’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 27°C (81°F).

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