Sibu 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 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sibu Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 201 hours of sunshine in July and 133 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1979 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 6.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Sibu enjoys an average of 1979 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

December, Sibu’s wettest month, receives 227 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month July 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 Sibu Precipitation page.