Average Monthly Sunshine in Rotuma

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Rotuma changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2168 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in March.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.3 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.2 hours in March.

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

Rotuma enjoys an average of 2168 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

January, Rotuma’s wettest month, receives 287 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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