Sanjo 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 Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sanjo, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 193 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1468 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sanjo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Sanjo enjoys an average of 1468 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Sanjo’s wettest month, receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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