Chigasaki Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Chigasaki experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 208 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 131 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1973 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (6.9 hours per day) and September (4.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Chigasaki enjoys an average of 1973 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

October, Chigasaki’s wettest month, receives 146 mm (5.7 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 Chigasaki Precipitation page.