Naoshima Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Naoshima changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2041 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Naoshima enjoys an average of 2041 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

September, Naoshima’s wettest month, receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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