The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Raumati South, New Zealand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Sunshine in Raumati South varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 234 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.
In Raumati South, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.
Raumati South enjoys an average of 2040 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, 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.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
October, Raumati South’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Raumati South Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Raumati South - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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