Average Monthly Sunshine in Bangkok

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bangkok. Expect long, bright days with 273 hours in January and darker periods with just 155 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bangkok. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bangkok enjoys an average of 2630 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

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

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.