Average Monthly Sunshine in Hakuba

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Hakuba varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, reaches an impressive 177 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 80 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1559 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hakuba serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in April with an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Hakuba enjoys an average of 1559 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Hakuba’s wettest month, receives 289 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month April 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 Hakuba Precipitation page.