10 Hidden gems in Asia you need to visit
Explore 10 hidden gems in Asia offering authentic experiences, from pristine beaches and remote islands to cultural treks and peaceful mountain villages.
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ulapane, Sri Lanka. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Seasonal sunshine in Ulapane varies. It peaks at 198 hours in March and drops to 67 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 1486 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ulapane. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Ulapane 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
November, Ulapane’s wettest month, receives 195 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ulapane Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ulapane - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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