Hankou Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hankou, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Hankou varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 226 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1869 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Hankou, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 31%.
Hankou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hankou enjoys an average of 1869 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, 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.
Related Climate Data for Hankou
June, Hankou’s wettest month, receives 241 mm (9.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hankou Precipitation page.
