Athurugiriya Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Athurugiriya, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Athurugiriya changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2623 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Athurugiriya enjoys an average of 2623 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

October, Athurugiriya’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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