Average Monthly Sunshine in Islamabad

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Islamabad 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 Islamabad. Expect long, bright days with 312 hours in May and darker periods with just 188 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2951 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Islamabad, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 6.3 hours per day.

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

Islamabad enjoys an average of 2951 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.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Islamabad’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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