Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou, Fujian, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Quanzhou, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 233 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 89 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1852 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Quanzhou. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 24%.

Quanzhou enjoys an average of 1852 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

August, Quanzhou’s wettest month, receives 172 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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