Madang Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Madang, Momase Region, Papua New Guinea. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Madang varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 226 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 123 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2262 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Madang serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Madang vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Madang enjoys an average of 2262 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Madang

March, Madang’s wettest month, receives 409 mm (16 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month August 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 Madang Precipitation page.