Setapak Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Setapak vary. From a high of 208 hours in March, to a low of 152 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.9 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 5.1 hours in November.

Setapak vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Setapak enjoys an average of 2222 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Setapak

November, Setapak’s wettest month, receives 263 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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