Average Monthly Sunshine in Patna

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Patna receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Patna. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in May and darker periods with just 37 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Patna. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Patna enjoys an average of 1290 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, 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Patna’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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