Average Monthly Sunshine in Mirissa

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, Matara District, Sri Lanka. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Mirissa vary. From a high of 270 hours in March, to a low of 180 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Mirissa’s wettest month, receives 91 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 Mirissa Precipitation page.