Saku 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 Saku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Saku Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 209 hours of sunshine in May and 128 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1951 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (7.0 hours per day) and January (4.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Saku vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saku enjoys an average of 1951 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Saku
July, Saku’s wettest month, receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saku Precipitation page.
Saku Weather by Month
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Saku 3-Day Forecast
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