Limbe Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Limbe, Cameroon. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Limbe varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 194 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1721 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Limbe. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Limbe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Limbe enjoys an average of 1721 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Limbe

July, Limbe’s wettest month, receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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