Average Monthly Sunshine in Hakodate

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hakodate receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Hakodate varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 195 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1761 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Hakodate, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

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

Hakodate enjoys an average of 1761 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Hakodate’s wettest month, receives 209 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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