Akaragama Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Akaragama experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in March to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in March to around 23°C (73°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Akaragama has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2397 mm (94 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Akaragama shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 346 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 50 mm (2 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Akaragama Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Akaragama offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (9.2 hours daily) and September (6.3 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Akaragama.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year