Ouarzazate Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Ouarzazate Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 335 hours of sunshine in June and 243 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3416 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 11.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Ouarzazate enjoys an average of 3416 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

October, Ouarzazate’s wettest month, receives 1.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 38°C (100°F).

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