Sanzhi 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 Sanzhi, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sanzhi varies. It peaks at 188 hours in August and drops to 76 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1404 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sanzhi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours per day.

Sanzhi enjoys an average of 1404 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

August, Sanzhi’s wettest month, receives 129 mm (5.1 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 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 Sanzhi Precipitation page.