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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Elpitiya, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 198 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 67 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1486 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Elpitiya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Elpitiya enjoys an average of 1486 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Elpitiya

November, Elpitiya’s wettest month, receives 140 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°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.