Ahmedabad Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ahmedabad, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 329 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3015 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 11.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Ahmedabad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ahmedabad enjoys an average of 3015 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Ahmedabad

July, Ahmedabad’s wettest month, receives 1.5 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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