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In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ban Donnoun, Laos. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Sunshine in Ban Donnoun varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 249 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Ban Donnoun enjoys an average of 2362 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
August, Ban Donnoun’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ban Donnoun Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ban Donnoun - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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