Avarua Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Avarua, Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Avarua occur in August, with around 191 hours of sunshine. Even in May, the least sunny month, Avarua still enjoys a comfortable 162 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2096 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Year-round, Avarua offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, August, with 6.4 hours of daily sunshine, and May, the least sunny month, with 5.4 hours, is minimal.
Avarua vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Avarua enjoys an average of 2096 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Avarua
January, Avarua’s wettest month, receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Avarua Precipitation page.
