Chiba 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 Chiba, Chiba, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Chiba changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1957 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.4 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Chiba vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chiba enjoys an average of 1957 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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 Chiba

October, Chiba’s wettest month, receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Chiba Precipitation page.