Songming Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Songming, Yunnan, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Songming. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in March and darker periods with just 123 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Songming, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 30%.

Songming vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Songming enjoys an average of 2191 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Songming

June, Songming’s wettest month, receives 172 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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.