Hotan 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 Hotan, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Hotan, timing is key. In October, you can enjoy up to 261 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2571 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hotan. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Hotan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hotan enjoys an average of 2571 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Hotan
August, Hotan’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm (0.4 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 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hotan Precipitation page.
Hotan Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hotan - and find the best time to visit.
Hotan 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Bucket list
Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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Explore the Li River, China's breathtaking landscape with majestic mountains, serene waters, and picturesque views. A must-see for every traveler.
Go to China's Zhangjiajie National Park with the highest, the fastest, largest-loaded outdoor elevator in the world
You won't find this unique landscape anywhere else in the world. Thousands of floating mountains overgrown with trees at the top dominate this fairy tale landscape.
Go to Xinjiang in China
In Xinjiang you get to see a mix of East and Central Asia. An experience that you might want to add to your bucket list. You can travel through the province as if you are following an ancient silk route.
Mount Kailash
The best time for a Kailash tour/trekking is from mid-May to mid-October when the temperature is most pleasant. It is warm, dry and sunny in that period.