Average Monthly Sunshine in Shaoshan

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Shaoshan receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shaoshan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1549 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Shaoshan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Shaoshan enjoys an average of 1549 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Shaoshan’s wettest month, receives 183 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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.