Palmerston North Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Palmerston North varies. It peaks at 210 hours in January and drops to 78 hours in June. 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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Palmerston North enjoys an average of 1746 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.

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Palmerston North

October, Palmerston North’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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.