Average Monthly Sunshine in Pointe-Noire

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Pointe-Noire occur in August, with around 248 hours of sunshine. Even in November, the least sunny month, Pointe-Noire still enjoys a comfortable 207 hours of sunlight. 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Pointe-Noire enjoys an average of 2781 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

September, Pointe-Noire’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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.