Average Monthly Sunshine in Gilgil

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Gilgil changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2584 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 8.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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

Gilgil enjoys an average of 2584 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

April, Gilgil’s wettest month, receives 48 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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