Gaocheng 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 Gaocheng, China. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gaocheng varies. It peaks at 265 hours in May and drops to 157 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2424 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gaocheng, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Gaocheng vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gaocheng enjoys an average of 2424 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Gaocheng

July, Gaocheng’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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