Kosaka Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kosaka, 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 Kosaka changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1866 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in December.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 6.6 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 4.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Kosaka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Kosaka enjoys an average of 1866 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Kosaka
August, Kosaka’s wettest month, receives 177 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kosaka Precipitation page.
Kosaka Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kosaka - and find the best time to visit.
Kosaka 3-Day Forecast
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