Average Monthly Sunshine in Kotu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kotu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kotu vary. From a high of 279 hours in January, to a low of 180 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.3 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Kotu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kotu enjoys an average of 2653 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Kotu’s wettest month, receives 55 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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