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Average Monthly Sunshine in Akita

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Akita. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in August and darker periods with just 41 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Akita, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

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

Akita enjoys an average of 1543 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Akita’s wettest month, receives 213 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Akita?

Wednesday
12 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
5°C
2.5 mm
Thursday
13 Feb
Light snow showers
Light snow showers
2°C
2.1 mm
Friday
14 Feb
Fair
Fair
4°C
0.6 mm

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