Aqaba 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 Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Aqaba changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3361 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (11.6 hours per day) and December (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Aqaba vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Aqaba enjoys an average of 3361 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Aqaba

January, Aqaba’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

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