Average Monthly Sunshine in Shirakawa

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Shirakawa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Shirakawa, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 208 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1660 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Shirakawa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.9 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

Shirakawa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Shirakawa enjoys an average of 1660 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Shirakawa’s wettest month, receives 255 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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