Brightwater Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Brightwater, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Brightwater. Expect long, bright days with 268 hours in January and darker periods with just 144 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Brightwater. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Brightwater enjoys an average of 2502 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

October, Brightwater’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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