Average Monthly Sunshine in Whakatāne
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Whakatāne receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Whakatāne varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 250 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 150 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2259 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Whakatāne serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Whakatāne’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Whakatāne enjoys an average of 2259 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, 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Other climate information
June, Whakatāne’s wettest month, receives 111 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Whakatāne Precipitation page.
