Average Monthly Sunshine in Yazd

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Yazd. Expect long, bright days with 341 hours in July and darker periods with just 182 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3130 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Yazd. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Yazd enjoys an average of 3130 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

January, Yazd’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 37°C.

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