Ghaziabad Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ghaziabad vary. From a high of 286 hours in May, to a low of 177 hours in August, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2796 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.5 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Ghaziabad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ghaziabad enjoys an average of 2796 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Ghaziabad

July, Ghaziabad’s wettest month, receives 20 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 Ghaziabad Precipitation page.