Average Monthly Sunshine in Tamanrasset

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Tamanrasset Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 332 hours of sunshine in May and 245 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3496 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (11.1 hours per day) and December (8.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Tamanrasset enjoys an average of 3496 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Tamanrasset’s wettest month, receives 2.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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