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.
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Clyde, Otago, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Seasonal sunshine in Clyde varies. It peaks at 230 hours in January and drops to 72 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1928 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Clyde serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Clyde enjoys an average of 1928 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
December, Clyde’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Clyde Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Clyde - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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