Average Monthly Sunshine in Aswan

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Aswan changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3864 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 12.5 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 9.4 hours in February.

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

Aswan enjoys an average of 3864 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

January, Aswan’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 42°C.

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