Owaka Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Owaka, Otago, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Owaka, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 182 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1676 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Owaka, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 36%.

Owaka enjoys an average of 1676 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

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

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

January, Owaka’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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