Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Matsumoto Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 209 hours of sunshine in May and 128 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 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.

Matsumoto enjoys an average of 1951 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Matsumoto’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 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 5°C (41°F).

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