Oita Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oita, Oita, 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 Oita vary. From a high of 205 hours in August, to a low of 133 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1992 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.8 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Oita vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Oita enjoys an average of 1992 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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 Oita

June, Oita’s wettest month, receives 178 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°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 Oita Precipitation page.