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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Upper Hutt varies. It peaks at 234 hours in January and drops to 106 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Upper Hutt, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Upper Hutt enjoys an average of 2040 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

October, Upper Hutt’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 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 19°C (66°F).

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