Tosu Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tosu, Saga, 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 Tosu. Expect long, bright days with 205 hours in May and darker periods with just 103 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1894 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Tosu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours per day.
Tosu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tosu enjoys an average of 1894 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
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 Tosu
June, Tosu’s wettest month, receives 180 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tosu Precipitation page.
Tosu Weather by Month
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Tosu 3-Day Forecast
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