Jiyeh 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 Jiyeh, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Jiyeh varies. It peaks at 361 hours in July and drops to 133 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jiyeh. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Jiyeh enjoys an average of 2964 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

January, Jiyeh’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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