Average Monthly Sunshine in Peradeniya

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Peradeniya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 198 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 67 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1486 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Peradeniya serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Peradeniya enjoys an average of 1486 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

November, Peradeniya’s wettest month, receives 109 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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