Akurala weather in August (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Akurala in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Akurala generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C.

Precipitation

Akurala in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Akurala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 248 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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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