Average Monthly Sunshine in Waikawa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Waikawa, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 192 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 77 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1695 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Waikawa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.

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

Waikawa enjoys an average of 1695 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

Other climate information

January, Waikawa’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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