Miyun Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Miyun, Beijing Area, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Miyun Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 270 hours of sunshine in May and 172 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Miyun vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Miyun enjoys an average of 2500 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Miyun

July, Miyun’s wettest month, receives 177 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).

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