The Atlas Mountains in Morocco
This mountain range is the second highest mountains in the world and is certainly one of the most natural and wonderful mountains you could ever visit. One for the bucket list for sure.
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 El Harkat, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in El Harkat vary. From a high of 335 hours in July, to a low of 209 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3130 hours.
The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (11.2 hours per day) and February (7.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 65%.
El Harkat enjoys an average of 3130 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
March, El Harkat’s wettest month, receives 3.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 El Harkat Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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The Atlas Mountains in Morocco
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