The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
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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 Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
If you're visiting Johnsonville, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 234 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Johnsonville enjoys an average of 2040 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
June, Johnsonville’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Johnsonville Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Johnsonville - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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