Matsushima 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 Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Matsushima changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1843 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in April and a subtle dip in July.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between April (6.5 hours per day) and July (4.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 28%.

Matsushima vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Matsushima

July, Matsushima’s wettest month, receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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.