Mihiripenne Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Mihiripenne, Galle District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Mihiripenne 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

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.

Mihiripenne enjoys an average of 2609 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

May, Mihiripenne’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 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 30°C (86°F).

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