Jodhpur Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jodhpur. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in January and darker periods with just 94 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2761 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jodhpur. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Jodhpur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jodhpur enjoys an average of 2761 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.

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

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Jodhpur

July, Jodhpur’s wettest month, receives 6.2 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C (97°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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