Guwahati 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 Guwahati, Assam, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Guwahati. Expect long, bright days with 232 hours in December and darker periods with just 125 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2297 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Guwahati, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Guwahati vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Guwahati enjoys an average of 2297 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Guwahati

July, Guwahati’s wettest month, receives 648 mm (26 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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.