Average Monthly Sunshine in Eilat

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Eilat experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 347 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 217 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3361 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (11.6 hours per day) and December (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Eilat enjoys an average of 3361 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.

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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

January, Eilat’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°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 Eilat Precipitation page.