Battaramulla Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Battaramulla 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

Enjoy up to 9.2 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Battaramulla vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

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

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

Related Climate Data for Battaramulla

October, Battaramulla’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 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 Battaramulla Precipitation page.