Average Monthly Sunshine in Chanthaburi

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chanthaburi receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Chanthaburi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 231 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1740 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chanthaburi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Chanthaburi’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chanthaburi enjoys an average of 1740 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Other climate information

September, Chanthaburi’s wettest month, receives 152 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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