As Sīfah Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in As Sīfah, Muscat, Oman. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

As Sīfah experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 348 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 245 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (11.6 hours per day) and February (8.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

As Sīfah enjoys an average of 3500 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.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

January, As Sīfah’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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