Average Monthly Sunshine in Punakaiki

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Punakaiki receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Punakaiki, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1903 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Punakaiki’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Punakaiki enjoys an average of 1903 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Punakaiki’s wettest month, receives 177 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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