Average Monthly Sunshine in Karbala

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Karbala. Expect long, bright days with 353 hours in August and darker periods with just 192 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3244 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Karbala, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.4 hours per day.

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

Karbala enjoys an average of 3244 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

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

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.