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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Wujiashan. Expect long, bright days with 226 hours in August and darker periods with just 98 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1869 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Wujiashan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 31%.

Wujiashan enjoys an average of 1869 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

June, Wujiashan’s wettest month, receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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