Average Monthly Sunshine in Siwa

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Siwa, Matruh , Egypt. 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 Siwa vary. From a high of 363 hours in August, to a low of 231 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3541 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 12.1 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 7.7 hours in January.

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

Siwa enjoys an average of 3541 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

February, Siwa’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

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