Average Monthly Sunshine in Palmerston North

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Palmerston North, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 210 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1746 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Palmerston North. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Palmerston North’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Palmerston North enjoys an average of 1746 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Palmerston North’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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