Saitama Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saitama, Saitama, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Saitama Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 202 hours of sunshine in January and 127 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2031 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 6.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Saitama vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saitama enjoys an average of 2031 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.

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 Saitama

October, Saitama’s wettest month, receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°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 Saitama Precipitation page.