Average Monthly Sunshine in Aden

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Aden 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 Aden vary. From a high of 305 hours in May, to a low of 201 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3114 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.2 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Aden’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Aden enjoys an average of 3114 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.

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

Other climate information

August, Aden’s wettest month, receives 13 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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