Average Monthly Sunshine in Matola
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Matola receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Matola experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 257 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 200 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2758 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.6 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 6.7 hours in November.
Matola’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Matola enjoys an average of 2758 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
January, Matola’s wettest month, receives 112 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Matola Precipitation page.