Papatotara Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Papatotara, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Papatotara. Expect long, bright days with 192 hours in December and darker periods with just 77 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1695 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Papatotara serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 43% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 29%.

Papatotara enjoys an average of 1695 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

October, Papatotara’s wettest month, receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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