Cuttack Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cuttack, Orissa, India. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cuttack, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2430 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cuttack. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Cuttack vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cuttack enjoys an average of 2430 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Cuttack

July, Cuttack’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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