Average Monthly Sunshine in Johor Bahru

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 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Johor Bahru Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 194 hours of sunshine in March and 130 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2024 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (6.5 hours per day) and November (4.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Johor Bahru’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Johor Bahru enjoys an average of 2024 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

November, Johor Bahru’s wettest month, receives 254 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Johor Bahru Precipitation page.