Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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 Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Yaizu experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 206 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 140 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2140 hours.
The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (6.9 hours per day) and June (4.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Yaizu enjoys an average of 2140 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
June, Yaizu’s wettest month, receives 193 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Yaizu Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Walk the 88 temple circuit
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The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama
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