Sahāra Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sahāra, India. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sahāra varies. It peaks at 241 hours in April and drops to 106 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sahāra. While April receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Sahāra enjoys an average of 2222 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Sahāra’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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