Chiang Khong Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Chiang Khong varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 295 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2555 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Chiang Khong. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Chiang Khong enjoys an average of 2555 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

August, Chiang Khong’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°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 Khong Precipitation page.