Nara Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nara, Aichi, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Nara vary. From a high of 223 hours in August, to a low of 140 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2022 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Nara vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nara enjoys an average of 2022 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Nara

June, Nara’s wettest month, receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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