Shimwansa Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shimwansa, Zambia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Shimwansa. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in August and darker periods with just 170 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2956 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shimwansa. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Shimwansa enjoys an average of 2956 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

January, Shimwansa’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month August 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 Shimwansa Precipitation page.