Arthur's Pass Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Arthur's Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Arthur's Pass, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1903 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Arthur's Pass serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Arthur's Pass enjoys an average of 1903 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

October, Arthur's Pass’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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