Wuhan Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wuhan, Hubei, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Wuhan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 226 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1869 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Wuhan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 31%.
Wuhan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Wuhan enjoys an average of 1869 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Wuhan
June, Wuhan’s wettest month, receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Wuhan Precipitation page.
