Jianchuan Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jianchuan, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Jianchuan, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 265 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 134 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jianchuan. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.8 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 32%.

Jianchuan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jianchuan enjoys an average of 2466 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.

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 Jianchuan

July, Jianchuan’s wettest month, receives 194 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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