Marsa Matrouh 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 Marsa Matrouh, Matruh , Egypt. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Marsa Matrouh varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 372 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 196 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3330 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Marsa Matrouh, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 63%.
Marsa Matrouh vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Marsa Matrouh enjoys an average of 3330 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Marsa Matrouh
January, Marsa Matrouh’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 June you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Marsa Matrouh Precipitation page.
