Srinagar 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 Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

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 2203 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Srinagar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Srinagar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Srinagar 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Srinagar

July, Srinagar’s wettest month, receives 334 mm (13 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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.