Stratford Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Stratford varies. It peaks at 252 hours in January and drops to 117 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Stratford serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 42%.

Stratford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Stratford enjoys an average of 2211 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Stratford

September, Stratford’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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