Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton, New Zealand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Lyttelton 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Lyttelton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lyttelton enjoys an average of 2129 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Lyttelton

June, Lyttelton’s wettest month, receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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.