Gilgil Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gilgil, Hells Gate National Park, Kenya. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Gilgil experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 245 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 165 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2584 hours.

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 enjoys an average of 2584 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

April, Gilgil’s wettest month, receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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.