Average Monthly Sunshine in Hangzhou

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Hangzhou varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 212 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1713 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours.

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

Hangzhou enjoys an average of 1713 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Hangzhou’s wettest month, receives 181 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°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.