Rabaul 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 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Rabaul changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2081 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in June and a subtle dip in March.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.0 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 4.3 hours in March.

Rabaul vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rabaul enjoys an average of 2081 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Rabaul

March, Rabaul’s wettest month, receives 208 mm (8.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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