Punaauia 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 Punaauia, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Punaauia experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 251 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 197 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2686 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Punaauia enjoys an average of 2686 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

December, Punaauia’s wettest month, receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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