Average Monthly Sunshine in Wairau Valley

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Wairau Valley 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 Wairau Valley, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 268 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Wairau Valley. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Wairau Valley’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Wairau Valley enjoys an average of 2502 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

October, Wairau Valley’s wettest month, receives 112 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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