Pontianak Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Pontianak changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2222 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in January.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (7.3 hours per day) and January (4.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Pontianak vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pontianak enjoys an average of 2222 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Pontianak

November, Pontianak’s wettest month, receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month August 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 Pontianak Precipitation page.