Damascus Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Damascus, Syria. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Damascus varies. It peaks at 367 hours in July and drops to 166 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3163 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Damascus vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Damascus enjoys an average of 3163 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Damascus

January, Damascus’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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