Average Monthly Sunshine in Sharjah

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sharjah Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 345 hours of sunshine in June and 230 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3493 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 11.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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

Sharjah enjoys an average of 3493 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

January, Sharjah’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 39°C.

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