Average Monthly Sunshine in Negombo

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Negombo, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Negombo experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 276 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 189 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.2 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Negombo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Negombo enjoys an average of 2623 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

Other climate information

October, Negombo’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January 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 Negombo Precipitation page.