Kusatsu Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kusatsu, Shiga, 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 185 hours in August, to a low of 120 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1805 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (6.2 hours per day) and February (4.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kusatsu enjoys an average of 1805 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.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

June, Kusatsu’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Kusatsu Precipitation page.