Ipoh 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 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ipoh, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 166 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 96 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1627 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ipoh, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

Ipoh vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ipoh enjoys an average of 1627 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Ipoh

November, Ipoh’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July 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 Ipoh Precipitation page.