Average Monthly Sunshine in Yichang

Average Monthly Sunshine in Yichang

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 Yichang, Hubei, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Yichang varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 204 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1586 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Yichang. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Yichang’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Yichang enjoys an average of 1586 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Yichang’s wettest month, receives 237 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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