Werahera 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 Werahera, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Werahera changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2623 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.2 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Werahera vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Werahera 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Werahera

October, Werahera’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Werahera Precipitation page.