Average Monthly Sunshine in Matara

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Matara 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 Matara changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2609 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.0 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Matara enjoys an average of 2609 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Matara’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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