Tunis Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tunis. Expect long, bright days with 357 hours in July and darker periods with just 145 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2818 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Tunis. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Tunis enjoys an average of 2818 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

February, Tunis’s wettest month, receives 9.3 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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