Shaoxing Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Shaoxing. Expect long, bright days with 212 hours in July and darker periods with just 98 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1718 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shaoxing. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Shaoxing vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shaoxing enjoys an average of 1718 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Shaoxing

June, Shaoxing’s wettest month, receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Shaoxing Precipitation page.