Karbala 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 Karbala, Iraq. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Karbala varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 353 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 192 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3244 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Karbala serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Karbala vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Karbala enjoys an average of 3244 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Karbala

January, Karbala’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 46°C (115°F).

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