Whangamata 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 Whangamata, Waikato, New Zealand. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Whangamata, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 262 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2360 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Whangamata, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Whangamata vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Whangamata enjoys an average of 2360 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Whangamata

July, Whangamata’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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