Hastings 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 Hastings, Hawke's Bay, 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 Hastings. Expect long, bright days with 235 hours in December and darker periods with just 133 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2255 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hastings. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Hastings enjoys an average of 2255 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Hastings’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 May you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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