The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
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 Papakura, Auckland Region, New Zealand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
If you're visiting Papakura, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2025 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Papakura serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.
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%.
Papakura enjoys an average of 2025 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
July, Papakura’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 March 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 Papakura Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Papakura - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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