Average Monthly Sunshine in Điện Biên Phủ

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Điện Biên Phủ vary. From a high of 209 hours in March, to a low of 135 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2060 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (7.0 hours per day) and July (4.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Điện Biên Phủ’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Điện Biên Phủ enjoys an average of 2060 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Điện Biên Phủ’s wettest month, receives 201 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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