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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 Kananke, Galle District, Sri Lanka. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Kananke experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 270 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 180 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2609 hours.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Kananke enjoys an average of 2609 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
November, Kananke’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 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 Kananke Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kananke - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine
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