Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Shah Alam experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 208 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 152 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Shah Alam vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shah Alam 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, 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Shah Alam

November, Shah Alam’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month June 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 Shah Alam Precipitation page.