Batu Ferringhi Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Batu Ferringhi changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2145 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in February and a subtle dip in October.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.7 hours daily sunshine in February, it dips to 5.4 hours in October.

Batu Ferringhi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Batu Ferringhi enjoys an average of 2145 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Batu Ferringhi

October, Batu Ferringhi’s wettest month, receives 181 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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