Average Monthly Sunshine in Calangute

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Calangute varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Calangute. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Calangute enjoys an average of 2830 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, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

July, Calangute’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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