Whakapapa Village Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Whakapapa Village, Waikato, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Whakapapa Village. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in January and darker periods with just 97 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1987 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Whakapapa Village. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Whakapapa Village vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Whakapapa Village enjoys an average of 1987 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Whakapapa Village
October, Whakapapa Village’s wettest month, receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
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.
