Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou, Henan, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Zhengzhou varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 237 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2196 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Zhengzhou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Zhengzhou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Zhengzhou enjoys an average of 2196 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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 Zhengzhou
July, Zhengzhou’s wettest month, receives 188 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Zhengzhou Precipitation page.
