Nakhon Phanom Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Nakhon Phanom. Expect long, bright days with 275 hours in March and darker periods with just 118 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2565 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nakhon Phanom, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.

Nakhon Phanom vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nakhon Phanom enjoys an average of 2565 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Nakhon Phanom

August, Nakhon Phanom’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December 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 Nakhon Phanom Precipitation page.