Shizuishan 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 Shizuishan, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Shizuishan vary. From a high of 290 hours in May, to a low of 202 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2917 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Shizuishan enjoys an average of 2917 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Shizuishan’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 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 1°C (34°F).

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