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Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rapa, French Polynesia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Rapa experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, February, sees up to 153 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 114 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1630 hours.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 5.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Rapa enjoys an average of 1630 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
March, Rapa’s wettest month, receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rapa Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rapa - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine
See the full Rapa climate overview or explore weather in French Polynesia.
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