Best Destinations for Guaranteed Sunshine — Sunniest Holidays
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Ranked by average daily sunshine hours across the year, these destinations deliver the most sun per trip, calculated from 2020–2023 historical data.
1. Sharm El Sheikh
Best months: October to May · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 22.1°C
Sharm El Sheikh averages 11.4 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited October to May.
2. Hurghada
Best months: All year · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 20.7°C
Hurghada averages 11.4 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited All year.
3. Luxor
Best months: October to April · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 22.2°C
Luxor averages 11.3 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited October to April.
4. Honolulu
Best months: All year · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 25.4°C
Honolulu averages 11.2 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited All year.
5. Fuerteventura
Best months: All year · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 19.7°C
Fuerteventura averages 11.1 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited All year.
6. Lanzarote
Best months: All year · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 19.3°C
Lanzarote averages 11.1 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited All year.
7. Las Vegas
Best months: September to June · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 14.3°C
Las Vegas averages 11.1 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited September to June.
8. Cairo
Best months: August to June · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 19.4°C
Cairo averages 11.1 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited August to June.
9. Tenerife
Best months: All year · January rating: 10/10 · Average high: 20.3°C
Tenerife averages 11.0 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited All year.
10. Paphos
Best months: All year · January rating: 9/10 · Average high: 16.3°C
Paphos averages 11.0 hours of daily sunshine across the year — best visited All year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the most sunshine hours?
Arid and desert destinations top the sunshine chart — Dubai, Muscat, Sharm El Sheikh and the Canary Islands all average 9-11 hours of daily sunshine across the year.
Where gets the most sunshine in Europe?
In Europe, the Canary Islands win — Gran Canaria and Lanzarote average over 8 hours a day year-round. On the mainland, Almeria and the Algarve lead. See the sunniest destinations guide for the full ranking.
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