Average Monthly Sunshine in Sakai

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sakai, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 208 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1660 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sakai, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.9 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

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

Sakai enjoys an average of 1660 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Sakai’s wettest month, receives 161 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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