The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
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 Clive, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
If you're visiting Clive, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 133 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2255 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Clive serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Clive enjoys an average of 2255 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
July, Clive’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Clive Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Clive - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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