Average Monthly Sunshine in Walvis Bay

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Walvis Bay vary. From a high of 253 hours in May, to a low of 190 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2667 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.4 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Walvis Bay’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Walvis Bay enjoys an average of 2667 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

February, Walvis Bay’s wettest month, receives 5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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