Eilat Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Eilat, South District Israel, Israel. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Eilat Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 347 hours of sunshine in August and 217 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3361 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.6 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Eilat vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Eilat enjoys an average of 3361 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Eilat

January, Eilat’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

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