Yamaguchi Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Yamaguchi varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 207 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1856 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yamaguchi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Yamaguchi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Yamaguchi enjoys an average of 1856 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Yamaguchi

July, Yamaguchi’s wettest month, receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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