Diani Beach 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 Diani Beach, Coast Province, Kenya. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Diani Beach experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 275 hours of sunshine, while May, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 202 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2936 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.2 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Diani Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Diani Beach enjoys an average of 2936 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Diani Beach

May, Diani Beach’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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