Chongqing 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 Chongqing, Chongqing Area, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chongqing, 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 5.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 8%.

Chongqing enjoys an average of 959 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

June, Chongqing’s wettest month, receives 153 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January 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 Chongqing Precipitation page.