The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Onetangi, Auckland Region, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
If you're visiting Onetangi, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2025 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Onetangi. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 43%.
Onetangi enjoys an average of 2025 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
July, Onetangi’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 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 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 Onetangi Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Onetangi - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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