Average Monthly Sunshine in Toyama

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Toyama receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Toyama, timing is key. In April, you can enjoy up to 177 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 80 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1559 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Toyama, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.9 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per day.

Toyama’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Toyama enjoys an average of 1559 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Toyama’s wettest month, receives 194 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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