Average Monthly Sunshine in Mersa Matruh

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mersa Matruh, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 372 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 196 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3330 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mersa Matruh. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Mersa Matruh’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mersa Matruh enjoys an average of 3330 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

January, Mersa Matruh’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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.