Yala Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yala, Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Yala vary. From a high of 250 hours in March, to a low of 192 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2566 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.

Yala enjoys an average of 2566 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

November, Yala’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July 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 Yala Precipitation page.