Bagdad Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Bagdad, Iraq. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bagdad, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 353 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 192 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3244 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bagdad. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Bagdad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bagdad enjoys an average of 3244 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.

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.

Related Climate Data for Bagdad

January, Bagdad’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 46°C (115°F).

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