Ko Pha-ngan Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ko Pha-ngan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while October, the darkest month, offers only 146 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2160 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ko Pha-ngan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Ko Pha-ngan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ko Pha-ngan enjoys an average of 2160 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Ko Pha-ngan

October, Ko Pha-ngan’s wettest month, receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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