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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Yongqing changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2389 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Yongqing enjoys an average of 2389 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

July, Yongqing’s wettest month, receives 179 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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