Porirua Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Porirua varies. It peaks at 234 hours in January and drops to 106 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Porirua 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.

Porirua vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Porirua enjoys an average of 2040 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Porirua

June, Porirua’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°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 Porirua Precipitation page.