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.
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 Imari, Saga, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
If you're visiting Imari, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 209 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.
In Imari, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 32%.
Imari enjoys an average of 1876 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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.
June, Imari’s wettest month, receives 188 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Imari Precipitation page.
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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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