Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Okutama Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 201 hours of sunshine in August and 150 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2097 hours.
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.0 hours in June.
Okutama enjoys an average of 2097 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
September, Okutama’s wettest month, receives 235 mm (9.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Okutama Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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