Average Monthly Sunshine in Changshou

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Changshou, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 167 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 21 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 959 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Changshou. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Changshou enjoys an average of 959 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Changshou’s wettest month, receives 147 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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