Osaka 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 Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Osaka vary. From a high of 223 hours in August, to a low of 140 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2022 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.4 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Osaka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Osaka enjoys an average of 2022 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, 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Osaka

June, Osaka’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January 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 Osaka Precipitation page.