Takamatsu vs Kochi: which is sunnier?
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Takamatsu and Kochi are virtually tied for annual sunshine — about 1,982 vs 1,922 hours a year. Kochi has the higher Sunshine Score in 6 of 12 months; the other 6 are within 2 points.
Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.
At a glance
| Takamatsu | Kochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine hours / year | 1,982 | 1,922 |
| Sunniest month | May (63/100) | May (62/100) |
| Nov–Feb average score | 17/100 | 32/100 |
| Jun–Aug average score | 63/100 | 62/100 |
| Rain / year | 1,866 mm | 2,190 mm |
| Warmest sea | 30°C / 86°F | 31°C / 88°F |
| Peak midday UV | 8 (very high) | 8 (very high) |
Takamatsu vs Kochi month by month
| Month | Sunshine Score | Day high °C | Rain mm | Sea °C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu | Kochi | Takamatsu | Kochi | Takamatsu | Kochi | Takamatsu | Kochi | |
| January | 0 | 13 | 8° | 10° | 59 | 68 | 12° | 17° |
| February | 6 | 24 | 9° | 12° | 86 | 103 | 11° | 17° |
| March | 29 | 38 | 13° | 15° | 119 | 137 | 11° | 17° |
| April | 54 | 57 | 18° | 19° | 137 | 169 | 15° | 19° |
| May | 63 | 62 | 23° | 23° | 176 | 212 | 18° | 21° |
| June | 63 | 62 | 26° | 26° | 253 | 298 | 22° | 24° |
| July | 63 | 62 | 29° | 29° | 264 | 291 | 27° | 28° |
| August | 63 | 62 | 30° | 30° | 197 | 236 | 30° | 31° |
| September | 63 | 62 | 27° | 28° | 245 | 286 | 29° | 30° |
| October | 63 | 62 | 22° | 23° | 166 | 194 | 25° | 27° |
| November | 50 | 58 | 16° | 18° | 87 | 110 | 20° | 24° |
| December | 13 | 31 | 10° | 13° | 77 | 86 | 14° | 20° |
The sunnier month by month: Jan Kochi · Feb Kochi · Mar Kochi · Apr Kochi · May even · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep even · Oct even · Nov Kochi · Dec Kochi.
When to pick which
- November–February: Kochi (average score 32/100 vs 17). Kochi is the warmer, around 13°C daytime highs vs 11°C. See the winter sun ranking.
- March–May: Kochi (average score 52/100 vs 49). Daytime highs are similar (18°C vs 19°C).
- June–August: too close to call — Takamatsu averages 63/100, Kochi 62/100. Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
- September–October: too close to call — Takamatsu averages 63/100, Kochi 62/100. Daytime highs are similar (25°C vs 26°C).
Sea temperature
Kochi's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Takamatsu about 5 months a year, Kochi about 7 months a year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.
Full month-by-month guides: Takamatsu weather by month · Kochi weather by month · Best time to visit Japan.
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