Koh Tao Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Koh Tao, Koh Tao Island, Thailand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Koh Tao varies. It peaks at 240 hours in March and drops to 146 hours in October. The total annual amount of sun is 2160 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Koh 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.

Koh Tao vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Koh Tao enjoys an average of 2160 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Koh Tao

October, Koh Tao’s wettest month, receives 172 mm (6.8 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 29°C (84°F).

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