Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe, Malawi. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lilongwe. Expect long, bright days with 296 hours in September and darker periods with just 136 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2636 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lilongwe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in September. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.

Lilongwe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lilongwe enjoys an average of 2636 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Lilongwe

January, Lilongwe’s wettest month, receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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