Mtwapa Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mtwapa, Coast Province, Kenya. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Mtwapa experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 275 hours of sunshine, while May, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 202 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2936 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Mtwapa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mtwapa enjoys an average of 2936 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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 Mtwapa

May, Mtwapa’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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