Akaragama weather in August (Sri Lanka)

What weather conditions can you expect in Akaragama this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Akaragama usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 30°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 25°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Precipitation

Akaragama in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 202 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Akaragama. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akaragama climate page with graphs.

 

Akaragama, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 211 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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