Kaifeng Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kaifeng, Henan, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kaifeng, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 237 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2196 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kaifeng serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Kaifeng enjoys an average of 2196 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

July, Kaifeng’s wettest month, receives 187 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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