Jinack Island 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 Jinack Island, Gambia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Jinack Island experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 279 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 180 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (9.3 hours per day) and September (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Jinack Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jinack Island enjoys an average of 2653 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Jinack Island

August, Jinack Island’s wettest month, receives 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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