Shodoshima 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 Shodoshima, Kagawa, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Shodoshima Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 206 hours of sunshine in May and 144 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2041 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Shodoshima vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Shodoshima enjoys an average of 2041 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Shodoshima
June, Shodoshima’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shodoshima Precipitation page.
Shodoshima Weather by Month
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