Safaga Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Safaga Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 352 hours of sunshine in July and 248 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3540 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 11.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Safaga enjoys an average of 3540 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

October, Safaga’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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