Average Monthly Sunshine in Giza

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Giza receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Giza, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 363 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 198 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3477 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Giza. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Giza enjoys an average of 3477 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

February, Giza’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C.

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