Average Monthly Sunshine in Sonāmarg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sonāmarg 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 Sonāmarg. Expect long, bright days with 246 hours in June and darker periods with just 73 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2203 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sonāmarg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.

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

Sonāmarg enjoys an average of 2203 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Other climate information

February, Sonāmarg’s wettest month, receives 158 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -7°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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