Tokamachi Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Tokamachi, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tokamachi. Expect long, bright days with 193 hours in August and darker periods with just 49 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1468 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tokamachi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Tokamachi enjoys an average of 1468 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Tokamachi’s wettest month, receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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