Average Monthly Sunshine in Al Shafa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Al Shafa vary. From a high of 321 hours in June, to a low of 244 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3387 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.7 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Al Shafa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Al Shafa enjoys an average of 3387 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

January, Al Shafa’s wettest month, receives 6.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month July 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 Al Shafa Precipitation page.