Average Monthly Sunshine in Rolleston

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Rolleston varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 238 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2136 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours.

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

Rolleston enjoys an average of 2136 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Rolleston’s wettest month, receives 62 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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