Pemba Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pemba, Mozambique. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Pemba varies. It peaks at 290 hours in October and drops to 175 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2815 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Pemba serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in October with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Pemba enjoys an average of 2815 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

January, Pemba’s wettest month, receives 50 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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