Mirissa North 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 Mirissa North, Matara District, Sri Lanka. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Mirissa North experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 270 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 180 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2609 hours.

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.

Mirissa North vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mirissa North 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Mirissa North

November, Mirissa North’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 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 31°C (88°F).

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