Ohakune 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 Ohakune, Manawatu, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ohakune. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in January and darker periods with just 97 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1987 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ohakune, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

Ohakune enjoys an average of 1987 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Ohakune’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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