Shanzu Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shanzu, Coast Province, Kenya. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Shanzu experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 275 hours of sunshine, while May, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 202 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2936 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Shanzu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shanzu enjoys an average of 2936 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Shanzu

May, Shanzu’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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