Rawai Beach 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 Rawai Beach, Phuket Province, Thailand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Rawai Beach varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 100 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2066 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Rawai Beach, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.
Rawai Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rawai Beach enjoys an average of 2066 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, 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Rawai Beach
October, Rawai Beach’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February 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 Rawai Beach Precipitation page.
