Sai Yok Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Sai Yok, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 263 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of September provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2194 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Sai Yok serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Sai Yok vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sai Yok enjoys an average of 2194 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Sai Yok
September, Sai Yok’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 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 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 Sai Yok Precipitation page.