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 Kokonoe, Oita, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kokonoe vary. From a high of 205 hours in August, to a low of 133 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1992 hours.
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.4 hours in June.
Kokonoe enjoys an average of 1992 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
June, Kokonoe’s wettest month, receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kokonoe Precipitation page.
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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.
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