Himi Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Himi. Expect long, bright days with 211 hours in May and darker periods with just 43 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1587 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Himi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Himi enjoys an average of 1587 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Himi’s wettest month, receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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