Sānchi Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sānchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sānchi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2851 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sānchi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Sānchi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sānchi enjoys an average of 2851 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Sānchi

July, Sānchi’s wettest month, receives 6.7 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).

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