World's Sunniest Spots

Calling all sun lovers: weathertrends360 has the scoop on the sunniest spots. From Vegas to Abu Dhabi, see the places with the most sunshine hours -- so you can soak up rays nearly any time of year.

While nightlife and dark casinos might be the huge draw to Vegas, there’s also plenty of sunshine in this city to coax you out of bed in the morning. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush that doesn’t come with the risk of losing your life savings, try the zip line in downtown Vegas. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,825

Calmer than other cities in Egypt, Aswan has lots of history and sunshine to soak up on a visit. With a beautiful location on the Nile, this city enjoys a slower pace than the bustling chaos of Cairo. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,863

San Joaquin Valley’s biggest city has midsummer temperatures that hover around 100 degrees. As the agricultural capital of the world, Fresno produces 350 crops per year thanks to its 300 days of sunshine as well as its fertile soil. Take a culinary tour to see the farms that feed the world or sample your way through the numerous famers’ markets in the area. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,564

This small town in Australia’s Northern Territory has more sunshine than any other place in the land Down Under. A few hours’ drive away is Alice Springs, the outback’s most famous town. If you can stand the heat here, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most awe-inspiring sights in central Australia -- Kings Canyon. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,569

The gateway city to the Grand Canyon, Phoenix is the sunniest city in the US. This desert metropolis has real cowboys and rugged landscapes, as well as upscale resort spas and year-round golf courses. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,872

Travel to the world’s fourth-largest island off the coast of Africa and you’ll be rewarded not only with lots of sunshine but also wildlife and landscapes you can’t see elsewhere in the world. Lonely Planet named the island-country one of its Best of 2013 -- so get here before the rest of the world does. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,597

Not as cosmopolitan as Dubai, Abu Dhabi has less congestion and glitz than its neighboring Arab city to the north. If you can take the heat, there’s plenty to do outside like desert safaris, sand boarding and camel racing. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,609

The capital of the Golden State, this city pretty much can guarantee sunshine every day. Tour Old Sacramento’s waterfront to see remnants of California’s Gold Rush era. Visitors can also experience this historic district through riverboat tours, railroad excursions, and charming restaurants and shops. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,608

Need a dose of sunshine in winter? Head to this town in South Africa’s Northern Cape -- it averages temperatures in the high 90s during its hottest month, January (yes, January). Another perk: the town’s famous wine. Located on the Orange River, Upington’s climate is arid, and the fertile soil is perfect for growing grapes. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,732

Grab your cowboy hat (you’ll need it here to keep the sun out of your eyes) and head west -- as far west as you can go in Texas -- to El Paso. There’s no shortage of scenic hikes here, thanks to the city’s mountains and canyons. Nor is there a lack of mouthwatering Tex-Mex restaurants and steakhouses. Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 3,763