Urumqi Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Urumqi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 297 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2613 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Urumqi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Urumqi enjoys an average of 2613 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, 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Urumqi

May, Urumqi’s wettest month, receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -7°C (19°F).

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