Average Monthly Sunshine in Wellington

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Wellington, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 234 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Wellington, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

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

Wellington enjoys an average of 2040 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Wellington’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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