Kiribathgoda Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kiribathgoda, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kiribathgoda Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 276 hours of sunshine in March and 189 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.3 hours in September.

Kiribathgoda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kiribathgoda enjoys an average of 2623 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Kiribathgoda

October, Kiribathgoda’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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