Kabwe Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kabwe, Zambia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kabwe. Expect long, bright days with 317 hours in August and darker periods with just 164 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2975 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kabwe. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 42%.

Kabwe enjoys an average of 2975 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

January, Kabwe’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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