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The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saly Portudal, Senegal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Saly Portudal vary. From a high of 291 hours in May, to a low of 219 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3025 hours.
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.7 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 7.3 hours in September.
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 57%.
Saly Portudal enjoys an average of 3025 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
August, Saly Portudal’s wettest month, receives 0.7 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saly Portudal Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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