Nilaveli Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Nilaveli, Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Nilaveli experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 273 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 168 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 5.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Nilaveli vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nilaveli enjoys an average of 2701 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Nilaveli

November, Nilaveli’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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