Average Monthly Sunshine in Bangalore

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bangalore varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 276 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 115 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2393 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bangalore, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per day.

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

Bangalore enjoys an average of 2393 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Bangalore’s wettest month, receives 49 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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