Tarfaya Sunshine Hours by Month

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Tarfaya changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2820 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.4 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Tarfaya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tarfaya enjoys an average of 2820 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Tarfaya

December, Tarfaya’s wettest month, receives 5.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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