Shizuoka Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Shizuoka vary. From a high of 206 hours in January, to a low of 140 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2140 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Shizuoka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shizuoka enjoys an average of 2140 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Shizuoka

July, Shizuoka’s wettest month, receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Shizuoka Precipitation page.