Average Monthly Sunshine in Mahābaleshwar

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mahābaleshwar varies. It peaks at 311 hours in May and drops to 110 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2859 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mahābaleshwar. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Mahābaleshwar enjoys an average of 2859 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Mahābaleshwar’s wettest month, receives 15 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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