Average Monthly Sunshine in Karaj

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Karaj varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 342 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 154 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2950 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Karaj. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Karaj enjoys an average of 2950 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

March, Karaj’s wettest month, receives 5.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

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