Jounieh Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jounieh, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Jounieh varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 361 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 133 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Jounieh, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

Jounieh vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jounieh enjoys an average of 2964 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Jounieh

February, Jounieh’s wettest month, receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Jounieh Precipitation page.