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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guraidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Guraidhoo vary. From a high of 281 hours in March, to a low of 202 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2776 hours.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Guraidhoo enjoys an average of 2776 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, 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 Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
November, Guraidhoo’s wettest month, receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guraidhoo Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guraidhoo - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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