Average Monthly Sunshine in Kathmandu

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kathmandu varies. It peaks at 260 hours in March and drops to 133 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2570 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours.

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

Kathmandu enjoys an average of 2570 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Kathmandu’s wettest month, receives 470 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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