Average Monthly Sunshine in Balapitiya

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Balapitiya receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Balapitiya changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2609 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.

Balapitiya’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Balapitiya enjoys an average of 2609 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, 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

May, Balapitiya’s wettest month, receives 198 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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