Average Monthly Sunshine in Visakhapatnam

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Visakhapatnam varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 295 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 121 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2831 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Visakhapatnam. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Visakhapatnam enjoys an average of 2831 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Visakhapatnam’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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