Higashihiroshima Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Higashihiroshima changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2051 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in January.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (7.1 hours per day) and January (4.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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%.

Higashihiroshima enjoys an average of 2051 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

June, Higashihiroshima’s wettest month, receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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