Tasman Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tasman, Tasman, New Zealand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tasman. Expect long, bright days with 251 hours in December and darker periods with just 150 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2389 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tasman serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Tasman enjoys an average of 2389 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

June, Tasman’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°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 Tasman Precipitation page.