Shaoshan Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shaoshan, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Shaoshan, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 240 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1549 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shaoshan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 19%.

Shaoshan enjoys an average of 1549 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

June, Shaoshan’s wettest month, receives 183 mm (7.2 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 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 Shaoshan Precipitation page.