Average Monthly Sunshine in Walvis Bay

Average Monthly Sunshine in Walvis Bay

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Walvis Bay, Namibia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Walvis Bay changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2667 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.4 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.3 hours in February.

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:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

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.