Average Monthly Sunshine in Tokyo

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Tokyo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1930 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.1 hours in June.

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

Tokyo enjoys an average of 1930 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, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Tokyo’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month December 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 Precipitation page.