Average Monthly Sunshine in Batticaloa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Batticaloa vary. From a high of 271 hours in April, to a low of 171 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2857 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 5.7 hours in December.

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

Batticaloa enjoys an average of 2857 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Batticaloa’s wettest month, receives 31 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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