Papamoa Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Papamoa varies. It peaks at 262 hours in January and drops to 138 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2360 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Papamoa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Papamoa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Papamoa enjoys an average of 2360 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, 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Papamoa
June, Papamoa’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month January 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 Papamoa Precipitation page.
