Average Monthly Sunshine in Songming

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Songming varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 123 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Songming serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Songming enjoys an average of 2191 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

Other climate information

June, Songming’s wettest month, receives 172 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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