Average Monthly Sunshine in Baghdād

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Baghdād 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 Baghdād. Expect long, bright days with 353 hours in August and darker periods with just 192 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3244 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Baghdād, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.4 hours per day.

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

Baghdād enjoys an average of 3244 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

January, Baghdād’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 47°C.

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