Average Monthly Sunshine in Bhaktapur

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bhaktapur varies. It peaks at 260 hours in March and drops to 133 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2547 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bhaktapur, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

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

Bhaktapur enjoys an average of 2547 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Bhaktapur’s wettest month, receives 455 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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