Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sungai Petani vary. From a high of 202 hours in February, to a low of 161 hours in October, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2145 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 6.7 hours of daily sun in February, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in October, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Sungai Petani vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sungai Petani enjoys an average of 2145 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Sungai Petani
October, Sungai Petani’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month January 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 Sungai Petani Precipitation page.
