Islamabad Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Islamabad, Pakistan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Islamabad varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 188 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2951 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Islamabad serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Islamabad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Islamabad enjoys an average of 2951 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Islamabad

July, Islamabad’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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.