Rugao 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 Rugao, Jiangsu, China. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Rugao varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 245 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1955 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rugao. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.2 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Rugao vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rugao enjoys an average of 1955 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Rugao

June, Rugao’s wettest month, receives 220 mm (8.7 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 11°C (52°F).

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