Aomori Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Aomori, Aomori, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Aomori changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1866 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 6.6 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Aomori vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Aomori enjoys an average of 1866 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Aomori

August, Aomori’s wettest month, receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).

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