Pattaya 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 Pattaya, Ang Thong Province, Thailand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pattaya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 249 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 110 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2074 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pattaya. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Pattaya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pattaya enjoys an average of 2074 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Pattaya

September, Pattaya’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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