Pointe-Noire 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 Pointe-Noire, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Pointe-Noire, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in August reaches 248 hours, with only a slight dip to 207 hours in November. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2781 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
If you're planning a trip to Pointe-Noire, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in August at 8.3 hours daily and a slight dip to 6.9 hours in November, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.
Pointe-Noire vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pointe-Noire enjoys an average of 2781 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Pointe-Noire
September, Pointe-Noire’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pointe-Noire Precipitation page.
