Hokitika Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hokitika, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1903 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Hokitika vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hokitika enjoys an average of 1903 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Hokitika

December, Hokitika’s wettest month, receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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