Yanagawa 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 Yanagawa, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Yanagawa, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 205 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 103 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1894 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Yanagawa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Yanagawa enjoys an average of 1894 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

June, Yanagawa’s wettest month, receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Yanagawa Precipitation page.