Average Monthly Sunshine in Yokohama

Average Monthly Sunshine in Yokohama

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Yokohama Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 208 hours of sunshine in August and 131 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1973 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Yokohama’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Yokohama enjoys an average of 1973 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Yokohama’s wettest month, receives 121 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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