Katikati Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Katikati, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 262 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2360 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Katikati serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Katikati vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Katikati enjoys an average of 2360 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Katikati

July, Katikati’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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