Average Monthly Sunshine in Amarnāth

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Amarnāth, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 296 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2584 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Amarnāth, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.

Amarnāth’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Amarnāth enjoys an average of 2584 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Amarnāth’s wettest month, receives 1.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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