Average Monthly Sunshine in Papamoa
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Papamoa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Papamoa. Expect long, bright days with 262 hours in January and darker periods with just 138 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2360 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Papamoa. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Papamoa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Papamoa enjoys an average of 2360 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 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
June, Papamoa’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Papamoa Precipitation page.
