Mahabalipuram Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mahabalipuram varies. It peaks at 301 hours in May and drops to 144 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2841 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mahabalipuram serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Mahabalipuram vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mahabalipuram enjoys an average of 2841 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 and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Mahabalipuram

November, Mahabalipuram’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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