Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Moratuwa Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 276 hours of sunshine in March and 189 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.2 hours per day) and September (6.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Moratuwa enjoys an average of 2623 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Moratuwa’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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