Thiruvananthapuram Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Thiruvananthapuram varies. It peaks at 263 hours in January and drops to 130 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2328 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Thiruvananthapuram, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per day.

Thiruvananthapuram vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thiruvananthapuram enjoys an average of 2328 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Thiruvananthapuram

June, Thiruvananthapuram’s wettest month, receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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.