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Average Monthly Sunshine in Ruiru

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ruiru. Expect long, bright days with 288 hours in January and darker periods with just 127 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


For those who appreciate different seasons, Ruiru serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Ruiru’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ruiru enjoys an average of 2466 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

April, Ruiru’s wettest month, receives 33 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Ruiru?

Wed   Jan 15
26°C | 14°C
NE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
27°C | 14°C
NE 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
27°C | 14°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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