Galigamuwa 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 Galigamuwa, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Galigamuwa, 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

In Galigamuwa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Galigamuwa enjoys an average of 1486 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.

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

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

October, Galigamuwa’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 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 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 Galigamuwa Precipitation page.