Pitong 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 Pitong, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Pitong varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 155 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1080 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Pitong, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 38% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Pitong vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pitong enjoys an average of 1080 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.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Pitong
August, Pitong’s wettest month, receives 251 mm (9.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pitong Precipitation page.
