Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee, Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Trincomalee vary. From a high of 273 hours in March, to a low of 168 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.1 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 5.6 hours in November.

Trincomalee vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Trincomalee enjoys an average of 2701 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Trincomalee

November, Trincomalee’s wettest month, receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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