Giritale Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Giritale, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Giritale vary. From a high of 273 hours in March, to a low of 168 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.1 hours per day) and November (5.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Giritale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Giritale enjoys an average of 2701 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Giritale

November, Giritale’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Giritale Precipitation page.