Average Monthly Sunshine in Udawalawe

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Udawalawe vary. From a high of 250 hours in March, to a low of 191 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (8.3 hours per day) and November (6.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Udawalawe enjoys an average of 2572 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.

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

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

Other climate information

November, Udawalawe’s wettest month, receives 115 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July 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 Udawalawe Precipitation page.