Embakasi Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Embakasi, Kenya. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Embakasi varies. It peaks at 288 hours in January and drops to 127 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Embakasi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Embakasi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Embakasi enjoys an average of 2466 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Embakasi

April, Embakasi’s wettest month, receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July 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 Embakasi Precipitation page.