Ningbo Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ningbo varies. It peaks at 245 hours in July and drops to 107 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1924 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ningbo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Ningbo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ningbo enjoys an average of 1924 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Ningbo

June, Ningbo’s wettest month, receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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