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Average Monthly Sunshine in Tachikawa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Tachikawa 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.

Daily hours of sunshine


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.

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

Tachikawa enjoys an average of 2031 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

Other climate information

September, Tachikawa’s wettest month, receives 172 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month December 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 Tachikawa Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Tachikawa?

Mon   Jan 06
11°C | 0°C
N 3 m/s
30 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Jan 07
12°C | 3°C
SE 2 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Wed   Jan 08
12°C | 1°C
SE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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