Kamakura Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Kamakura changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1973 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (6.9 hours per day) and September (4.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Kamakura’s wettest month, receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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.