Awaji 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 Awaji, Hyogo, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Awaji varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 134 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2027 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Awaji, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.

Awaji vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Awaji enjoys an average of 2027 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Awaji

June, Awaji’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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