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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 Phong Nha, Quang Binh, Vietnam. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Phong Nha. Expect long, bright days with 251 hours in July and darker periods with just 75 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1886 hours.
In Phong Nha, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours per day.
Phong Nha enjoys an average of 1886 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
October, Phong Nha’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Phong Nha Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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