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Sunniest cities to live in in Asia
Cities with the most sunshine, ranked by clear days per year.
The Sunniest cities to live in in Asia, ranked by Sunny days/yr across 19 cities we track in the region. Dubai leads with 340, ahead of Bishkek and Pune.
RankSunny days/yr
- 1DubaiUnited Arab Emirates340
- 2BishkekKyrgyzstan322
- 3PuneIndia250
- 4BaliIndonesia240
- 5Chiang MaiThailand240
- 6BangaloreIndia240
- 7ChennaiIndia240
- 8Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam220
- 9TbilisiGeorgia210
- 10BangkokThailand200
- 11MumbaiIndia200
- 12Kuala LumpurMalaysia200
- 13SeoulSouth Korea200
- 14OsakaJapan200
- 15NagoyaJapan200
- 16FukuokaJapan190
- 17SapporoJapan170
- 18SingaporeSingapore160
- 19TokyoJapan130
? Frequently asked questions
Which cities top this ranking?
Dubai leads at 340, followed by Bishkek and Pune. The full ranking of 19 cities is listed above.
How is this ranking calculated?
We sort all 19 cities in our index by Sunny days/yr. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage โ a practical guide, not official statistics.
Can I compare these cities in detail?
Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrekโs side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.