Jian 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 Jian, Hualien County, Taiwan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Jian varies. It peaks at 255 hours in July and drops to 66 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1562 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jian. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Jian vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jian enjoys an average of 1562 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Jian

September, Jian’s wettest month, receives 288 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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