Takaoka 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 Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Takaoka varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 211 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 43 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1587 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Takaoka serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Takaoka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Takaoka enjoys an average of 1587 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.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Takaoka

July, Takaoka’s wettest month, receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Takaoka Precipitation page.