Bandarawela Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bandarawela, Badulla District, Sri Lanka. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Bandarawela, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 198 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 67 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1486 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bandarawela serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Bandarawela vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bandarawela enjoys an average of 1486 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Bandarawela
November, Bandarawela’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bandarawela Precipitation page.
Bandarawela Weather by Month
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