Average Monthly Sunshine in Sirte

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sirte varies. It peaks at 357 hours in July and drops to 167 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3013 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Sirte’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sirte enjoys an average of 3013 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

January, Sirte’s wettest month, receives 0.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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