Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Fukuoka varies. It peaks at 205 hours in May and drops to 103 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1894 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fukuoka serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Fukuoka enjoys an average of 1894 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

June, Fukuoka’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Fukuoka Precipitation page.