Toyama City 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 Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Toyama City varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, reaches an impressive 177 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 80 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1559 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Toyama City. While April receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Toyama City vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Toyama City enjoys an average of 1559 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Toyama City

July, Toyama City’s wettest month, receives 194 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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