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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 Banbān, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
While the amount of sunshine in Banbān changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3238 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in March.
Enjoy up to 11.4 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 59%.
Banbān enjoys an average of 3238 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
April, Banbān’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 44°C (111°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Banbān Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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