Wakayama Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Wakayama varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 134 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2027 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Wakayama vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Wakayama enjoys an average of 2027 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Wakayama

June, Wakayama’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Wakayama Precipitation page.