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.
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kijimadaira, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kijimadaira vary. From a high of 209 hours in May, to a low of 128 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1951 hours.
Enjoy up to 7.0 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Kijimadaira enjoys an average of 1951 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
July, Kijimadaira’s wettest month, receives 195 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month April 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 Kijimadaira Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kijimadaira - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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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.
Walk the 88 temple circuit
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The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama
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