Al Minya Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Al Minya, 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 Al Minya vary. From a high of 385 hours in July, to a low of 240 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3689 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (12.8 hours per day) and December (8.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Al Minya enjoys an average of 3689 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.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

March, Al Minya’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C (100°F).

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