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Average Monthly Sunshine in Shillong

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shillong varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 237 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2122 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shillong. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Shillong enjoys an average of 2122 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

July, Shillong’s wettest month, receives 634 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Shillong?

Wed   Dec 25
17°C | 8°C
S
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
18°C | 8°C
N 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
19°C | 8°C
SE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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