New Plymouth Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in New Plymouth, Taranaki, 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 New Plymouth, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 252 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in New Plymouth. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 42%.

New Plymouth enjoys an average of 2211 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

June, New Plymouth’s wettest month, receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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