The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arutanga, Aitutaki, Cook Islands. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Year-round, Arutanga offers consistent sunshine. The difference between the sunniest month, September, with 189 hours, and February, the least sunny month, with 156, is minimal. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2099 hours.
Despite minor fluctuations, Arutanga enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In September, you can expect approximately 6.3 hours of daily sunshine, while even in February, Arutanga still receives about 5.2 hours.
Arutanga enjoys an average of 2099 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
January, Arutanga’s wettest month, receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Arutanga Precipitation page.
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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29°C (84°F) Aitutaki
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