Average Monthly Sunshine in Kikuyu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kikuyu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kikuyu. Expect long, bright days with 288 hours in January and darker periods with just 127 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kikuyu. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Kikuyu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kikuyu enjoys an average of 2466 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

April, Kikuyu’s wettest month, receives 40 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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