Boralesgamuwa Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Boralesgamuwa, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Boralesgamuwa vary. From a high of 276 hours in March, to a low of 189 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Boralesgamuwa enjoys an average of 2623 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, 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Boralesgamuwa’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Boralesgamuwa Precipitation page.