Kotohira 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 Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kotohira vary. From a high of 206 hours in May, to a low of 144 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2041 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Kotohira enjoys an average of 2041 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Kotohira’s wettest month, receives 136 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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