Pahalgām Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pahalgām, Jammu & Kashmir, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pahalgām. Expect long, bright days with 246 hours in June and darker periods with just 73 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2203 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Pahalgām, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.

Pahalgām vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pahalgām enjoys an average of 2203 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Pahalgām

July, Pahalgām’s wettest month, receives 177 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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