Manado 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 Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Manado. Expect long, bright days with 211 hours in August and darker periods with just 120 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Manado, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per day.

Manado vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Manado enjoys an average of 1870 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Manado

June, Manado’s wettest month, receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month August 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 Manado Precipitation page.