Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
If you're visiting Shimada, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 241 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2293 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Shimada enjoys an average of 2293 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
June, Shimada’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Shimada Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shimada - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Walk the 88 temple circuit
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The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama
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