Sabha 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 Sabha, Libya. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sabha vary. From a high of 376 hours in July, to a low of 250 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3533 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 12.5 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Sabha enjoys an average of 3533 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

January, Sabha’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 39°C (102°F).

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