Orewa 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 Orewa, Auckland Region, 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 Orewa. Expect long, bright days with 230 hours in January and darker periods with just 117 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2025 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

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%.

Orewa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Orewa enjoys an average of 2025 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Orewa

July, Orewa’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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