Average Monthly Sunshine in Xiamen
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Xiamen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Xiamen. Expect long, bright days with 233 hours in July and darker periods with just 89 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1852 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Xiamen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.
Xiamen’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Xiamen enjoys an average of 1852 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
June, Xiamen’s wettest month, receives 180 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 18°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Xiamen Precipitation page.