Average Monthly Sunshine in New Delhi

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

New Delhi experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 286 hours of sunshine, while August, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 177 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2780 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.5 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.

New Delhi’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

New Delhi enjoys an average of 2780 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

July, New Delhi’s wettest month, receives 21 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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