Bāghdogra 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 Bāghdogra, West Bengal, India. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bāghdogra, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 189 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1641 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Bāghdogra vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bāghdogra enjoys an average of 1641 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 contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Bāghdogra

July, Bāghdogra’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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