Average Monthly Sunshine in Ashdod

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ashdod 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 Ashdod. Expect long, bright days with 369 hours in July and darker periods with just 189 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3311 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ashdod, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.3 hours per day.

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

Ashdod enjoys an average of 3311 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.

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.

Other climate information

January, Ashdod’s wettest month, receives 2.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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