Average Monthly Sunshine in Akaroa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Akaroa varies. It peaks at 238 hours in January and drops to 117 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2129 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Akaroa enjoys an average of 2129 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Akaroa’s wettest month, receives 47 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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