The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
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The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Macandrew Bay, Otago, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Seasonal sunshine in Macandrew Bay varies. It peaks at 182 hours in December and drops to 98 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1676 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 36%.
Macandrew Bay enjoys an average of 1676 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
January, Macandrew Bay’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Macandrew Bay Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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