Average Monthly Sunshine in Hachioji

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hachioji, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Hachioji experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 202 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 127 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2031 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (6.7 hours per day) and June (4.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Hachioji’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hachioji enjoys an average of 2031 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Hachioji’s wettest month, receives 191 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hachioji Precipitation page.