Dalaman 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 Dalaman, Aegean Region, Turkey. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Dalaman, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 361 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 125 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2931 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dalaman. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Dalaman enjoys an average of 2931 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

January, Dalaman’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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