Taichung Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Taichung, Taichung Municipality, Taiwan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Taichung vary. From a high of 210 hours in July, to a low of 134 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2078 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.0 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Taichung enjoys an average of 2078 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

August, Taichung’s wettest month, receives 312 mm (12 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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