Surabaya Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Surabaya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 247 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 124 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2195 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Surabaya serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Surabaya enjoys an average of 2195 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

February, Surabaya’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month August 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 Surabaya Precipitation page.