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Average Monthly Sunshine in Opotiki

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Opotiki receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 Miles).

If you're visiting Opotiki, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 250 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 150 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2259 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 Miles).

In Opotiki, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours per day.

Opotiki’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Opotiki enjoys an average of 2259 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Opotiki’s wettest month, receives 124 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Opotiki?

Sat   Feb 01
25°C | 14°C
NW 3 m/s
1.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Feb 02
25°C | 14°C
SE 5 m/s
1.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Mon   Feb 03
26°C | 14°C
N 4 m/s
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

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