Average Monthly Sunshine in Srinagar

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Srinagar varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 246 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Srinagar, 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.

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

Srinagar enjoys an average of 2210 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

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

Other climate information

July, Srinagar’s wettest month, receives 334 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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