Taitung City Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Taitung City varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 243 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 81 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1729 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Taitung City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.1 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Taitung City vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Taitung City enjoys an average of 1729 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Taitung City

May, Taitung City’s wettest month, receives 277 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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