Kitale 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 Kitale, Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kitale Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 278 hours of sunshine in January and 181 hours in August, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2850 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (9.3 hours per day) and August (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kitale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kitale enjoys an average of 2850 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 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 Kitale

August, Kitale’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month February 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 Kitale Precipitation page.