Takaka Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Takaka, Tasman, New Zealand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Takaka varies. It peaks at 251 hours in December and drops to 150 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2389 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Takaka. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Takaka enjoys an average of 2389 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

June, Takaka’s wettest month, receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month February 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 Takaka Precipitation page.