Yilan City Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Yilan City. Expect long, bright days with 224 hours in July and darker periods with just 64 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1391 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Yilan City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Yilan City vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Yilan City enjoys an average of 1391 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Yilan City

October, Yilan City’s wettest month, receives 280 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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