Hatsukaichi Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hatsukaichi, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Hatsukaichi vary. From a high of 212 hours in May, to a low of 137 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2051 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.1 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.6 hours in January.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 37%.

Hatsukaichi enjoys an average of 2051 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

July, Hatsukaichi’s wettest month, receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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