Moana Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Moana, West Coast, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Moana, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1903 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Moana. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Moana vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Moana enjoys an average of 1903 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Moana

October, Moana’s wettest month, receives 230 mm (9.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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