Alishan 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 Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Alishan experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 210 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 158 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2195 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (7.0 hours per day) and February (5.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Alishan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Alishan enjoys an average of 2195 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Alishan

August, Alishan’s wettest month, receives 579 mm (23 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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