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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Lattakia varies. It peaks at 326 hours in July and drops to 136 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2925 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Lattakia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lattakia enjoys an average of 2925 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Lattakia

December, Lattakia’s wettest month, receives 8.1 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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