Average Monthly Sunshine in Guwahati

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Guwahati receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Guwahati varies. It peaks at 232 hours in December and drops to 125 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2280 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Guwahati serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Guwahati enjoys an average of 2280 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Guwahati’s wettest month, receives 648 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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