Average Monthly Sunshine in Ko Tao

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ko Tao receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ko Tao varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while October, the darkest month, offers only 146 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2160 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ko Tao. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Ko Tao’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ko Tao enjoys an average of 2160 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Ko Tao’s wettest month, receives 172 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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