Average Monthly Sunshine in Guiyang

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Guiyang. Expect long, bright days with 170 hours in August and darker periods with just 42 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1150 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.7 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours.

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

Guiyang enjoys an average of 1150 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Guiyang’s wettest month, receives 142 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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