Kagoshima Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kagoshima varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 210 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kagoshima, 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. June sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per day.

Kagoshima vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kagoshima enjoys an average of 1964 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Kagoshima

June, Kagoshima’s wettest month, receives 180 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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