Average Monthly Sunshine in Thakhek

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Thakhek, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 275 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 118 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2565 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Thakhek. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Thakhek enjoys an average of 2565 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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Thakhek’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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