Hawera 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 Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hawera, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 252 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 42%.

Hawera vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hawera enjoys an average of 2211 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

Related Climate Data for Hawera

July, Hawera’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month March 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 Hawera Precipitation page.