Ishinomaki 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 Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ishinomaki vary. From a high of 195 hours in April, to a low of 124 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 6.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 28%.

Ishinomaki vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ishinomaki enjoys an average of 1843 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

Related Climate Data for Ishinomaki

September, Ishinomaki’s wettest month, receives 140 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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