Hanalei (HI) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hanalei, Hawaii, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Hanalei Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 263 hours of sunshine in August and 161 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2562 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.8 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Hanalei enjoys an average of 2562 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

March, Hanalei’s wettest month, receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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