Napier 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 Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Napier varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 133 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2255 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Napier serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Napier vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Napier enjoys an average of 2255 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Napier

July, Napier’s wettest month, receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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