Butterworth 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 Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Butterworth 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

Enjoy up to 6.7 hours of daily sun in February, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in October, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Butterworth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Butterworth enjoys an average of 2145 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Butterworth

October, Butterworth’s wettest month, receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°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 Butterworth Precipitation page.