Waitomo Caves Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Waitomo Caves, Waikato, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Waitomo Caves, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2032 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Waitomo Caves serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Waitomo Caves enjoys an average of 2032 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

September, Waitomo Caves’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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