Average Monthly Sunshine in Abashiri

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Abashiri receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Abashiri varies. It peaks at 186 hours in May and drops to 109 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1854 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Abashiri. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Abashiri’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Abashiri enjoys an average of 1854 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Abashiri’s wettest month, receives 138 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

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