Average Monthly Sunshine in La Digue

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

La Digue Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 254 hours of sunshine in May and 155 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2542 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 8.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

La Digue’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Digue enjoys an average of 2542 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

January, La Digue’s wettest month, receives 122 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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