Siliguri 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 Siliguri, West Bengal, India. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Siliguri varies. It peaks at 189 hours in December and drops to 73 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1641 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Siliguri. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Siliguri vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Siliguri enjoys an average of 1641 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Siliguri

July, Siliguri’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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