Fongafale 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 Fongafale, Tuvalu. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Fongafale vary. From a high of 235 hours in October, to a low of 162 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2378 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 7.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Fongafale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Fongafale enjoys an average of 2378 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Fongafale

February, Fongafale’s wettest month, receives 226 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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