Narita Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Narita, Chiba, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Narita vary. From a high of 193 hours in January, to a low of 124 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1957 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.4 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.1 hours in June.
Narita vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Narita enjoys an average of 1957 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Narita
October, Narita’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Narita Precipitation page.
Narita Weather by Month
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Narita 3-Day Forecast
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