Average Monthly Sunshine in Balclutha

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Balclutha varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 182 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1676 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Balclutha serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Balclutha enjoys an average of 1676 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

January, Balclutha’s wettest month, receives 102 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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