Beppu Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Beppu, Oita, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Beppu Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 205 hours of sunshine in August and 133 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1992 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Beppu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Beppu enjoys an average of 1992 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Beppu
June, Beppu’s wettest month, receives 187 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Beppu Precipitation page.
Beppu Weather by Month
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Beppu 3-Day Forecast
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