Giza 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 Giza, Egypt. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Giza varies. It peaks at 363 hours in July and drops to 198 hours in December. 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.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 86% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 62%.
Giza vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Giza enjoys an average of 3477 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Giza
February, Giza’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).
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.
