Nakhon Sawan Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nakhon Sawan, Nakornsawan Province, Thailand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nakhon Sawan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 277 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 109 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2323 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nakhon Sawan. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Nakhon Sawan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nakhon Sawan enjoys an average of 2323 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Nakhon Sawan

September, Nakhon Sawan’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 35°C (95°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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