Nozawa Onsen 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 Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Nozawa Onsen. Expect long, bright days with 198 hours in May and darker periods with just 67 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1602 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nozawa Onsen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Nozawa Onsen enjoys an average of 1602 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Nozawa Onsen’s wettest month, receives 203 mm (8 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 14°C (57°F).

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