Nakatsugawa 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 Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Nakatsugawa vary. From a high of 203 hours in August, to a low of 149 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2084 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.0 hours in June.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 34%.

Nakatsugawa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nakatsugawa enjoys an average of 2084 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Nakatsugawa

July, Nakatsugawa’s wettest month, receives 208 mm (8.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Nakatsugawa Precipitation page.