Akaragama Climate by Month
Akaragama has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Akaragama experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in March to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 23°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Akaragama has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2397 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Akaragama shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 346 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 50 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Akaragama.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Akaragama in Sri Lanka
Akaragama has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 33°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 346 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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