Nagoya Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Nagoya vary. From a high of 203 hours in August, to a low of 149 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2084 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.0 hours in June.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 34%.

Nagoya enjoys an average of 2084 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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.

September, Nagoya’s wettest month, receives 126 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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