Paraparaumu Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Paraparaumu, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 234 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Paraparaumu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Paraparaumu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Paraparaumu enjoys an average of 2040 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Paraparaumu

October, Paraparaumu’s wettest month, receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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