Bollegala Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bollegala, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bollegala experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 276 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 189 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2623 hours.

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.

Bollegala vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bollegala enjoys an average of 2623 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Bollegala

October, Bollegala’s wettest month, receives 99 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 Bollegala Precipitation page.