Chengmai Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chengmai, China. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Chengmai varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 250 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 99 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2080 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Chengmai. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 60% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 31%.
Chengmai vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Chengmai enjoys an average of 2080 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Chengmai
August, Chengmai’s wettest month, receives 228 mm (9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Chengmai Precipitation page.
