Thakhek Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Thakhek, Laos. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Thakhek varies. It peaks at 275 hours in March and drops to 118 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2565 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Thakhek serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Thakhek vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thakhek enjoys an average of 2565 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Thakhek

August, Thakhek’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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.