Average Monthly Sunshine in Rotorua

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Rotorua varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 121 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2136 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rotorua, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per day.

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

Rotorua enjoys an average of 2136 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, 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Rotorua’s wettest month, receives 105 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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