Average Monthly Sunshine in Dhulikhel

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dhulikhel 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 Dhulikhel. Expect long, bright days with 260 hours in March and darker periods with just 133 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2547 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dhulikhel, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

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

Dhulikhel enjoys an average of 2547 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

July, Dhulikhel’s wettest month, receives 442 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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