Average Monthly Sunshine in Kataragama

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kataragama receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Kataragama changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2566 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (8.3 hours per day) and November (6.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kataragama’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kataragama enjoys an average of 2566 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

November, Kataragama’s wettest month, receives 22 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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