Dunhuang Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dunhuang, Gansu, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Dunhuang changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3262 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.9 hours in December.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 69%.

Dunhuang vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dunhuang enjoys an average of 3262 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Dunhuang

June, Dunhuang’s wettest month, receives 8.3 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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.