Kikuyu 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 Kikuyu, Central, Kenya. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kikuyu varies. It peaks at 288 hours in January and drops to 127 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Kikuyu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Kikuyu

April, Kikuyu’s wettest month, receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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.