Kusatsu Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Kusatsu, Gunma, 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 Kusatsu vary. From a high of 209 hours in May, to a low of 128 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1951 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (7.0 hours per day) and January (4.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kusatsu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kusatsu enjoys an average of 1951 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Kusatsu

July, Kusatsu’s wettest month, receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month November 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 Kusatsu Precipitation page.