Average Monthly Sunshine in Eldoret

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Eldoret receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Eldoret experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 278 hours of sunshine, while August, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 181 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2850 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 August.

Eldoret’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Eldoret enjoys an average of 2850 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Eldoret’s wettest month, receives 52 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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