Bangkok 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 Bangkok, Bangkok Province, Thailand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bangkok varies. It peaks at 273 hours in January and drops to 155 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2624 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bangkok, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per day.

Bangkok enjoys an average of 2624 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

September, Bangkok’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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