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Average Monthly Sunshine in Palatupana

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Palatupana receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine


While the amount of sunshine in Palatupana changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2566 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine


Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Palatupana enjoys an average of 2566 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

November, Palatupana’s wettest month, receives 19 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Palatupana?

Sun   Jan 12
30°C | 22°C
E 6 m/s
29 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Jan 13
30°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
8.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Jan 14
28°C | 23°C
NE 4 m/s
29 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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