Average Monthly Sunshine in Tambaram

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Tambaram varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2841 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Tambaram enjoys an average of 2841 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

October, Tambaram’s wettest month, receives 43 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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