Average Monthly Sunshine in Tripoli

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tripoli. Expect long, bright days with 358 hours in July and darker periods with just 131 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2660 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Tripoli. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Tripoli enjoys an average of 2660 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.

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

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

Other climate information

February, Tripoli’s wettest month, receives 11 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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