Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Punakaiki

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Punakaiki receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

On average, January is the sunniest month with 211 hours of sunshine.
June has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 107 hours.
On average, the total annual amount of sun is 1892 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Punakaiki?

Fri Nov 22

14°C | 7°C

25 km/h

2.7 mm

broken clouds and chance of rain

hourly forecast

Sat Nov 23

13°C | 8°C

22 km/h

2.4 mm

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast

Sun Nov 24

14°C | 7°C

18 km/h

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast

5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

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