Oakura Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oakura, Taranaki, New Zealand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Oakura varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 252 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Oakura, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 42%.

Oakura vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Oakura enjoys an average of 2211 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Oakura

June, Oakura’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month January 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 Oakura Precipitation page.