Average Monthly Sunshine in Datong

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Datong varies. It peaks at 224 hours in July and drops to 64 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1391 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Datong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Datong enjoys an average of 1391 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Datong’s wettest month, receives 413 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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