Kathu Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kathu, Phuket Province, Thailand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kathu. 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 Kathu. 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.

Kathu enjoys an average of 2066 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

October, Kathu’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 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 Kathu Precipitation page.