Karachi Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Karachi, Pakistan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Karachi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 299 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2946 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Karachi. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 38%.

Karachi enjoys an average of 2946 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

August, Karachi’s wettest month, receives 1.8 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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