Ganzhou 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 Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ganzhou. Expect long, bright days with 273 hours in July and darker periods with just 75 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1862 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ganzhou. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Ganzhou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ganzhou enjoys an average of 1862 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Ganzhou

June, Ganzhou’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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