Average Monthly Sunshine in Lyttelton
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lyttelton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Lyttelton, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 238 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2129 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lyttelton. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Lyttelton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Lyttelton enjoys an average of 2129 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Other climate information
June, Lyttelton’s wettest month, receives 47 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lyttelton Precipitation page.