Ikeja 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 Ikeja, Nigeria. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ikeja. Expect long, bright days with 193 hours in December and darker periods with just 98 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 1856 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ikeja. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Ikeja vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ikeja enjoys an average of 1856 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Ikeja
June, Ikeja’s wettest month, receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ikeja Precipitation page.
Ikeja Weather by Month
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Ikeja 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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