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.
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Soka, Saitama, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Soka experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 202 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 127 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2031 hours.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 6.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Soka enjoys an average of 2031 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
October, Soka’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°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 Soka Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine
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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.
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