Average Monthly Sunshine in Raetihi

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Raetihi 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 Raetihi, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 225 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 97 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1960 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Raetihi. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Raetihi enjoys an average of 1960 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Other climate information

October, Raetihi’s wettest month, receives 105 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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