Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kumamoto Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 208 hours of sunshine in August and 131 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2014 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Kumamoto enjoys an average of 2014 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

June, Kumamoto’s wettest month, receives 148 mm (5.8 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 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 Kumamoto Precipitation page.