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.
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Teshikaga. Expect long, bright days with 186 hours in May and darker periods with just 109 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1854 hours.
In Teshikaga, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 37%.
Teshikaga enjoys an average of 1854 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
September, Teshikaga’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Teshikaga Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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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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