Average Monthly Sunshine in Melaka

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Melaka vary. From a high of 216 hours in March, to a low of 156 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2306 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 5.2 hours in November.

Melaka’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Melaka enjoys an average of 2306 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

November, Melaka’s wettest month, receives 158 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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