Nawala Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nawala, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Nawala vary. From a high of 276 hours in March, to a low of 189 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Nawala vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nawala 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Nawala

October, Nawala’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 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 Nawala Precipitation page.