Elpitiya 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 Elpitiya, Galle District, Sri Lanka. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Elpitiya Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 270 hours of sunshine in March and 180 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2609 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 March, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.

Elpitiya enjoys an average of 2609 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

November, Elpitiya’s wettest month, receives 113 mm (4.4 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 Elpitiya Precipitation page.