Ballygunge 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 Ballygunge, India. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ballygunge varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, reaches an impressive 241 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of April under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Ballygunge vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ballygunge enjoys an average of 2222 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Ballygunge

July, Ballygunge’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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