Lincoln Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Lincoln varies. It peaks at 238 hours in January and drops to 117 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2129 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lincoln serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 44%.

Lincoln vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lincoln enjoys an average of 2129 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Lincoln

June, Lincoln’s wettest month, receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month February 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 Lincoln Precipitation page.