Average Monthly Sunshine in Nagasaki
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki. Expect long, bright days with 209 hours in August and darker periods with just 104 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Nagasaki serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Nagasaki’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Nagasaki enjoys an average of 1876 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Other climate information
June, Nagasaki’s wettest month, receives 188 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 12°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Nagasaki Precipitation page.