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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mersa Matruh, Egypt. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Seasonal sunshine in Mersa Matruh varies. It peaks at 372 hours in July and drops to 196 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3330 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 63%.
Mersa Matruh enjoys an average of 3330 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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.
January, Mersa Matruh’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mersa Matruh Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mersa Matruh - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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