Average Monthly Sunshine in Hiroshima

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hiroshima receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Hiroshima 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

Enjoy up to 7.1 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Hiroshima’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Hiroshima’s wettest month, receives 158 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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