Muscat 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 Muscat, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Muscat changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3500 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 11.6 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 8.2 hours in February.

Muscat vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Muscat enjoys an average of 3500 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Muscat

January, Muscat’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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