Bintulu Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Bintulu vary. From a high of 206 hours in May, to a low of 144 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2143 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Bintulu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bintulu enjoys an average of 2143 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Bintulu

December, Bintulu’s wettest month, receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month July 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 Bintulu Precipitation page.