Vishakhapatnam Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vishakhapatnam, India. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Vishakhapatnam, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 121 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2831 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Vishakhapatnam enjoys an average of 2831 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

August, Vishakhapatnam’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month March 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 Vishakhapatnam Precipitation page.