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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kalkuda Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 271 hours of sunshine in April and 171 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2857 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between April (9.0 hours per day) and December (5.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kalkuda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kalkuda enjoys an average of 2857 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Kalkuda

December, Kalkuda’s wettest month, receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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