Wattegama Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wattegama, Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Wattegama varies. It peaks at 198 hours in March and drops to 67 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 1486 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Wattegama, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Wattegama 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

November, Wattegama’s wettest month, receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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