Okato Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Okato, Taranaki, New Zealand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Okato. Expect long, bright days with 252 hours in January and darker periods with just 117 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Okato serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Okato 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Okato’s wettest month, receives 109 mm (4.3 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 20°C (68°F).

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