Average Monthly Sunshine in Amman

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Amman varies. It peaks at 388 hours in July and drops to 180 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3291 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Amman enjoys an average of 3291 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

February, Amman’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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