Zhuozhou 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 Zhuozhou, China. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Zhuozhou vary. From a high of 270 hours in May, to a low of 172 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.0 hours per day) and December (5.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Zhuozhou enjoys an average of 2500 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Zhuozhou’s wettest month, receives 169 mm (6.7 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 Zhuozhou Precipitation page.