Chittagong Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Chittagong. Expect long, bright days with 278 hours in March and darker periods with just 105 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2472 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chittagong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Chittagong vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chittagong enjoys an average of 2472 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Chittagong

July, Chittagong’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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