Average Monthly Sunshine in Tawau

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Tawau receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Tawau vary. From a high of 232 hours in May, to a low of 180 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2449 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Tawau’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Tawau enjoys an average of 2449 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Tawau’s wettest month, receives 186 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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