Dalian Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dalian, Liaoning, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Dalian changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2774 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.4 hours per day) and December (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Dalian enjoys an average of 2774 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

July, Dalian’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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.