Limuru 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 Limuru, Central, Kenya. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Limuru varies. It peaks at 288 hours in January and drops to 127 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Limuru vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Limuru enjoys an average of 2466 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, 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Limuru

April, Limuru’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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