Gaya Island Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gaya Island, Sabah, Malaysia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Gaya Island Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 247 hours of sunshine in April and 181 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2459 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between April (8.2 hours per day) and September (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Gaya Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gaya Island enjoys an average of 2459 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Gaya Island
October, Gaya Island’s wettest month, receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gaya Island Precipitation page.
