Average Monthly Sunshine in Carthage

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Carthage 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 Carthage. Expect long, bright days with 357 hours in July and darker periods with just 145 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2818 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Carthage. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Carthage enjoys an average of 2818 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

December, Carthage’s wettest month, receives 8.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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