Shiraz 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 Shiraz, Iran. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shiraz varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 361 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 214 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3339 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shiraz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 12.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 7.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Shiraz vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shiraz enjoys an average of 3339 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Shiraz

January, Shiraz’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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