Lautoka 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 Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Lautoka changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2542 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (7.7 hours per day) and February (6.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Lautoka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lautoka enjoys an average of 2542 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Lautoka

February, Lautoka’s wettest month, receives 308 mm (12 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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