Average Monthly Sunshine in Lower Hutt

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lower Hutt. Expect long, bright days with 234 hours in January and darker periods with just 106 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lower Hutt. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Lower Hutt’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lower Hutt enjoys an average of 2040 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Lower Hutt’s wettest month, receives 71 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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