Palolem Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Palolem, Goa, India. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Palolem varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Palolem, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Palolem vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Palolem enjoys an average of 2829 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, 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Palolem

July, Palolem’s wettest month, receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Palolem Precipitation page.