Takamatsu Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Takamatsu vary. From a high of 206 hours in May, to a low of 144 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2041 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.9 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.8 hours in February.
Takamatsu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Takamatsu enjoys an average of 2041 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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Takamatsu
June, Takamatsu’s wettest month, receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Takamatsu Precipitation page.
Takamatsu Weather by Month
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