Average Monthly Sunshine in Sohar

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sohar vary. From a high of 321 hours in May, to a low of 228 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3259 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 7.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Sohar enjoys an average of 3259 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

March, Sohar’s wettest month, receives 1.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 37°C.

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