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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Gorée changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3025 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 57%.

Gorée enjoys an average of 3025 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

August, Gorée’s wettest month, receives 25 mm (1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April 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 Gorée Precipitation page.