Average Monthly Sunshine in Shenyang

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Shenyang receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shenyang varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2458 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours.

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

Shenyang enjoys an average of 2458 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

July, Shenyang’s wettest month, receives 195 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month January 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 Precipitation page.