Benxi Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Benxi, China. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Benxi 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 2539 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Benxi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Benxi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Benxi enjoys an average of 2539 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Benxi
August, Benxi’s wettest month, receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Benxi Precipitation page.
