Purwakarta Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Purwakarta Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 249 hours of sunshine in August and 156 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2478 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Purwakarta vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Purwakarta enjoys an average of 2478 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Purwakarta

February, Purwakarta’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month August 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 Purwakarta Precipitation page.