Kanchanaburi Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kanchanaburi, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 263 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of September provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2194 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Kanchanaburi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kanchanaburi enjoys an average of 2194 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Kanchanaburi

September, Kanchanaburi’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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