Average Monthly Sunshine in Phuket

Average Monthly Sunshine in Phuket

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Phuket, Thailand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Phuket. Expect long, bright days with 235 hours in January and darker periods with just 100 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2066 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Phuket serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Phuket enjoys an average of 2066 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

September, Phuket’s wettest month, receives 143 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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