Wajima 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 Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Wajima, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 43 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1587 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Wajima, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Wajima vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Wajima enjoys an average of 1587 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Wajima

July, Wajima’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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