Average Monthly Sunshine in Karatsu

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Karatsu, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 205 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 103 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1894 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Karatsu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours per day.

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

Karatsu enjoys an average of 1894 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

Other climate information

June, Karatsu’s wettest month, receives 173 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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