Niigata 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 Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Niigata varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 209 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1663 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Niigata serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Niigata vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Niigata enjoys an average of 1663 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.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Niigata

July, Niigata’s wettest month, receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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