Barka Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barka, Al Batinah, Oman. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Barka vary. From a high of 350 hours in May, to a low of 246 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3491 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Barka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Barka enjoys an average of 3491 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Barka

January, Barka’s wettest month, receives 6.3 mm (0.2 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 34°C (93°F).

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