The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
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 Levin, Manawatu, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Levin. Expect long, bright days with 210 hours in January and darker periods with just 78 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1746 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Levin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Levin enjoys an average of 1746 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
October, Levin’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Levin Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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