Namchi Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Namchi, Sikkim, India. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Namchi varies. It peaks at 189 hours in December and drops to 73 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1641 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Namchi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.
Namchi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Namchi enjoys an average of 1641 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Namchi
July, Namchi’s wettest month, receives 666 mm (26 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Namchi Precipitation page.
