Kafountine 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 Kafountine, Senegal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kafountine vary. From a high of 279 hours in January, to a low of 180 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.

Kafountine vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kafountine 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Kafountine

August, Kafountine’s wettest month, receives 6 mm (0.2 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 30°C (86°F).

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