Xiulin 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 Xiulin, Hualien County, Taiwan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Xiulin varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 66 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1562 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Xiulin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Xiulin vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Xiulin 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, 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Xiulin

September, Xiulin’s wettest month, receives 343 mm (14 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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