Average Monthly Sunshine in Matam

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Matam varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 298 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 177 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3180 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Matam. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Matam enjoys an average of 3180 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Matam’s wettest month, receives 0.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 42°C.

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