Average Monthly Sunshine in Varanasi

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Varanasi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 303 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2846 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Varanasi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

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

Varanasi enjoys an average of 2846 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Varanasi’s wettest month, receives 11 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 35°C. During the driest month November 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 Varanasi Precipitation page.