Average Monthly Sunshine in Nosy-Be

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nosy-Be receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Nosy-Be, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 285 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2924 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nosy-Be. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Nosy-Be’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Nosy-Be enjoys an average of 2924 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

January, Nosy-Be’s wettest month, receives 106 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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