Uji Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Uji Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 185 hours of sunshine in August and 120 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1805 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 6.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Uji enjoys an average of 1805 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, 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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

June, Uji’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Uji Precipitation page.