Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Handa, Aichi, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
While the amount of sunshine in Handa changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2084 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in June.
Enjoy up to 6.8 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 34%.
Handa enjoys an average of 2084 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, 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.
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.
September, Handa’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Handa Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Handa - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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