Average Monthly Sunshine in Dalian

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dalian 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 Dalian vary. From a high of 281 hours in May, to a low of 180 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2774 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.4 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Dalian enjoys an average of 2774 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Dalian’s wettest month, receives 139 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

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