Average Monthly Sunshine in Auckland

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Auckland receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Auckland, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2005 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Auckland, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.

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

Auckland enjoys an average of 2005 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

July, Auckland’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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