Average Monthly Sunshine in Dunhuang
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dunhuang receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Dunhuang Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 320 hours of sunshine in May and 208 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3262 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 10.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Dunhuang’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Dunhuang enjoys an average of 3262 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.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Other climate information
June, Dunhuang’s wettest month, receives 8.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 19°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dunhuang Precipitation page.