Dedza Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dedza, Malawi. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Dedza varies. It peaks at 296 hours in September and drops to 136 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2636 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dedza. While September receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Dedza vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dedza enjoys an average of 2636 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Dedza

January, Dedza’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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