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 Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Sunshine in Izunokuni varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 204 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1967 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Izunokuni serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Izunokuni enjoys an average of 1967 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
June, Izunokuni’s wettest month, receives 172 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Izunokuni Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
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