Cerf Island 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 Cerf Island, Seychelles. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Cerf Island experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 254 hours of sunshine, while January, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 155 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2542 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 8.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Cerf Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cerf Island enjoys an average of 2542 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Cerf Island

January, Cerf Island’s wettest month, receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month July 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 Cerf Island Precipitation page.