Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Matsuyama, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 223 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 127 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2030 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Matsuyama. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Matsuyama enjoys an average of 2030 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

June, Matsuyama’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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