Yodakandiya 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 Yodakandiya, Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Yodakandiya experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 250 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 191 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Yodakandiya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Yodakandiya enjoys an average of 2572 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Yodakandiya

November, Yodakandiya’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 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 33°C (91°F).

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