Chiang Dao 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 Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Chiang Dao. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in March and darker periods with just 116 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2525 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 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Chiang Dao vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chiang Dao enjoys an average of 2525 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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 Chiang Dao

August, Chiang Dao’s wettest month, receives 49 mm (1.9 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 Chiang Dao Precipitation page.