Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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 Minobu, Fuji Five Lakes, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Minobu. Expect long, bright days with 204 hours in January and darker periods with just 120 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 1967 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Minobu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Minobu enjoys an average of 1967 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
September, Minobu’s wettest month, receives 241 mm (9.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January 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 Minobu Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in November - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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