Miyajima Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Miyajima changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2051 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in January.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 7.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 37%.

Miyajima enjoys an average of 2051 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Miyajima’s wettest month, receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Miyajima Precipitation page.