Average Monthly Sunshine in Whakapapa Village

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Whakapapa Village varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 225 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 97 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1987 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Whakapapa Village serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Whakapapa Village’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Whakapapa Village enjoys an average of 1987 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Whakapapa Village’s wettest month, receives 135 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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