Average Monthly Sunshine in Hotan

Average Monthly Sunshine in Hotan

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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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.

Other climate information

August, Hotan’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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.