Hamamatsu Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Hamamatsu Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 212 hours of sunshine in August and 151 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2256 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Hamamatsu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hamamatsu enjoys an average of 2256 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Hamamatsu
June, Hamamatsu’s wettest month, receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hamamatsu Precipitation page.
Hamamatsu Weather by Month
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