Awatuna 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 Awatuna, West Coast, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Awatuna varies. It peaks at 211 hours in January and drops to 107 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1903 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Awatuna 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.

Awatuna vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Awatuna 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.

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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Awatuna

October, Awatuna’s wettest month, receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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