Matamata Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Matamata, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 262 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2360 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Matamata. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Matamata enjoys an average of 2360 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

September, Matamata’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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