Mulanje 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 Mulanje, Malawi. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Mulanje vary. From a high of 277 hours in October, to a low of 182 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2817 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (9.2 hours per day) and February (6.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Mulanje vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mulanje enjoys an average of 2817 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Mulanje

January, Mulanje’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month September 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 Mulanje Precipitation page.