Average Monthly Sunshine in Osaka

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Osaka receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Osaka changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2010 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.4 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.7 hours in February.

Osaka’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Osaka enjoys an average of 2010 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Osaka’s wettest month, receives 117 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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