Fuji 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 Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Fuji varies. It peaks at 204 hours in January and drops to 120 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 1967 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Fuji, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per day.

Fuji enjoys an average of 1967 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Fuji’s wettest month, receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December 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 Fuji Precipitation page.