Average Monthly Sunshine in Chennai

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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chennai, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 301 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2841 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chennai, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.

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

Chennai enjoys an average of 2841 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian 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 Chennai Precipitation page.