Ban Rai 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 Ban Rai, Chiang Rai Province, 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 Ban Rai. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in March and darker periods with just 117 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2555 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Ban Rai vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ban Rai enjoys an average of 2555 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Ban Rai

July, Ban Rai’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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