Mahiyangana Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mahiyangana. Expect long, bright days with 198 hours in March and darker periods with just 67 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 1486 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Mahiyangana, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Mahiyangana enjoys an average of 1486 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Mahiyangana’s wettest month, receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Mahiyangana Precipitation page.