Arashiyama Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arashiyama, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Arashiyama vary. From a high of 185 hours in August, to a low of 120 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1805 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 6.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Arashiyama enjoys an average of 1805 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

July, Arashiyama’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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