Kata Beach Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kata Beach, Phuket Province, Thailand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kata Beach. Expect long, bright days with 235 hours in January and darker periods with just 100 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2066 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kata Beach. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Kata Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Kata Beach enjoys an average of 2066 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Kata Beach
October, Kata Beach’s wettest month, receives 138 mm (5.4 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 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 Kata Beach Precipitation page.
Kata Beach Weather by Month
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