Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Taiyuan, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 162 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Taiyuan. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 51%.

Taiyuan enjoys an average of 2500 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Taiyuan’s wettest month, receives 126 mm (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 3°C (37°F).

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