Kofu Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kofu Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 204 hours of sunshine in January and 142 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2178 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 6.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Kofu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kofu enjoys an average of 2178 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Kofu

September, Kofu’s wettest month, receives 177 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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