Delhi Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Delhi, India. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Delhi Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 286 hours of sunshine in May and 177 hours in August, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2796 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. August, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Delhi enjoys an average of 2796 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Delhi’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C (97°F). During the driest month November 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 Delhi Precipitation page.