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Average Monthly Sunshine in Thiruvananthapuram

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram. Expect long, bright days with 263 hours in January and darker periods with just 130 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2335 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Thiruvananthapuram. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Thiruvananthapuram enjoys an average of 2335 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

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.

Other climate information

June, Thiruvananthapuram’s wettest month, receives 174 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Thiruvananthapuram?

Wed   Dec 25
33°C | 24°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
33°C | 25°C
W 4 m/s
0.6 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Fri   Dec 27
32°C | 25°C
SW 3 m/s
2.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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