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 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 Ito, Shizuoka, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Seasonal sunshine in Ito varies. It peaks at 204 hours in January and drops to 120 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 1967 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ito. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Ito enjoys an average of 1967 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
June, Ito’s wettest month, receives 158 mm (6.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ito Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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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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