Average Monthly Sunshine in Medan
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Medan receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Medan experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, sees up to 160 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 98 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1595 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 5.3 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Medan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Medan enjoys an average of 1595 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, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
November, Medan’s wettest month, receives 266 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Medan Precipitation page.
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