Average Monthly Sunshine in Chennai

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Chennai. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in May and darker periods with just 144 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2855 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Chennai enjoys an average of 2855 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

November, Chennai’s wettest month, receives 40 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February 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 Precipitation page.