Dikwella South Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dikwella South, Matara District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Dikwella South experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 250 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 191 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.4 hours in November.

Dikwella South vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dikwella South enjoys an average of 2572 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Dikwella South

November, Dikwella South’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February 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 Dikwella South Precipitation page.