Xincheng Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Xincheng, Hualien County, Taiwan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Xincheng. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in July and darker periods with just 66 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1562 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Xincheng. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Xincheng enjoys an average of 1562 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

September, Xincheng’s wettest month, receives 275 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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