Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mangaluru, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 305 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2394 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Mangaluru vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mangaluru enjoys an average of 2394 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Mangaluru

July, Mangaluru’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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