Shimonoseki Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Shimonoseki. Expect long, bright days with 207 hours in May and darker periods with just 104 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1856 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shimonoseki serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Shimonoseki enjoys an average of 1856 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

June, Shimonoseki’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 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 Shimonoseki Precipitation page.