Talawatugoda Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Talawatugoda, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Talawatugoda 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

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.2 hours per day) and September (6.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Talawatugoda’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°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 Talawatugoda Precipitation page.