Guangzhou Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Guangzhou varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 201 hours, while March, the darkest month, offers only 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1629 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Guangzhou, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. April has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Guangzhou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Guangzhou enjoys an average of 1629 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Guangzhou

June, Guangzhou’s wettest month, receives 255 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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