Kilifi Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kilifi, Coast Province, Kenya. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kilifi vary. From a high of 275 hours in October, to a low of 202 hours in May, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2936 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 6.7 hours in May.

Kilifi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kilifi enjoys an average of 2936 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Kilifi

May, Kilifi’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February 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 Kilifi Precipitation page.