Shikokuchuo Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shikokuchuo, Ehime, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Shikokuchuo. Expect long, bright days with 223 hours in August and darker periods with just 127 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2030 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shikokuchuo. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Shikokuchuo enjoys an average of 2030 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

June, Shikokuchuo’s wettest month, receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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