Average Monthly Sunshine in Matsushima

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Matsushima receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Matsushima experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, sees up to 195 hours of sunshine, while July, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 124 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.5 hours of daily sun in April, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Matsushima’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Matsushima enjoys an average of 1843 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

July, Matsushima’s wettest month, receives 164 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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