Pyramids of Giza Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pyramids of Giza. Expect long, bright days with 363 hours in July and darker periods with just 198 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3477 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Pyramids of Giza serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 86% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 62%.

Pyramids of Giza vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pyramids of Giza enjoys an average of 3477 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Pyramids of Giza

February, Pyramids of Giza’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

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