Kotu Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kotu, Gambia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Kotu changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2653 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in September.

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.

Kotu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kotu enjoys an average of 2653 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 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 Kotu

August, Kotu’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 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 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 Kotu Precipitation page.