Average Monthly Sunshine in Kamakura

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kamakura receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kamakura experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 208 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 131 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1973 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Kamakura’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kamakura enjoys an average of 1973 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Kamakura’s wettest month, receives 129 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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