Varanasi Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Varanasi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Varanasi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Varanasi

July, Varanasi’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 35°C (95°F). During the driest month November 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 Varanasi Precipitation page.