Rai Valley 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 Rai Valley, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Rai Valley, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 268 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rai Valley serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Rai Valley enjoys an average of 2502 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

October, Rai Valley’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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