Average Monthly Sunshine in Cairo

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cairo, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 363 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 198 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3450 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cairo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Cairo enjoys an average of 3450 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

February, Cairo’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C.

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