Zhaozhou Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Zhaozhou, China. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Zhaozhou, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 265 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 157 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2424 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Zhaozhou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Zhaozhou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Zhaozhou enjoys an average of 2424 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Zhaozhou

July, Zhaozhou’s wettest month, receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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