Average Monthly Sunshine in Aleppo

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 Aleppo, Syria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Aleppo varies. It peaks at 388 hours in July and drops to 121 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Aleppo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Aleppo enjoys an average of 3002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

January, Aleppo’s wettest month, receives 0.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

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