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Average Monthly Sunshine in Bakau

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Bakau vary. From a high of 279 hours in January, to a low of 180 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (9.3 hours per day) and September (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Bakau enjoys an average of 2653 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

August, Bakau’s wettest month, receives 55 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Bakau?

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 19°C
N 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
32°C | 18°C
NE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
30°C | 20°C
NE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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