Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, Hong Kong. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hong Kong, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 201 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of March provide just 100 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1834 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Hong Kong, 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 3.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Hong Kong enjoys an average of 1834 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

June, Hong Kong’s wettest month, receives 259 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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