Average Monthly Sunshine in Umm Al Quwain

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Umm Al Quwain changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3493 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in June and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 11.5 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.7 hours in February.

Umm Al Quwain’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Umm Al Quwain enjoys an average of 3493 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

January, Umm Al Quwain’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

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