Mae Sai Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mae Sai varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 295 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2555 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mae Sai. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Mae Sai vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mae Sai enjoys an average of 2555 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Mae Sai

July, Mae Sai’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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