Ban Tai Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Tai, Koh Samui, Thailand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ban Tai varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 145 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2151 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 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Ban Tai vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ban Tai enjoys an average of 2151 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Ban Tai

October, Ban Tai’s wettest month, receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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