Average Monthly Sunshine in Lalitpur

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 Lalitpur, Nepal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lalitpur. Expect long, bright days with 260 hours in March and darker periods with just 133 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2547 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lalitpur, 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 per day.

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

Lalitpur enjoys an average of 2547 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.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

July, Lalitpur’s wettest month, receives 467 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°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 Lalitpur Precipitation page.