Tsukuba Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Tsukuba Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 202 hours of sunshine in January and 127 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2031 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 6.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Tsukuba vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tsukuba enjoys an average of 2031 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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Tsukuba
October, Tsukuba’s wettest month, receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tsukuba Precipitation page.
Tsukuba Weather by Month
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