Average Monthly Sunshine in Chittagong

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Chittagong varies. It peaks at 278 hours in March and drops to 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chittagong enjoys an average of 2472 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

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

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.