Bluff Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bluff, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bluff, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 192 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 77 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1695 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 43% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 29%.

Bluff vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bluff enjoys an average of 1695 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Bluff

January, Bluff’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August 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 Bluff Precipitation page.