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Athurugiriya Climate by Month

Athurugiriya has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Athurugiriya remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 23°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Athurugiriya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2777 mm of rainfall annually. Athurugiriya can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 369 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 84 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Athurugiriya experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.3 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Athurugiriya ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Athurugiriya in Sri Lanka

Athurugiriya has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 33°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Athurugiriya?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Athurugiriya?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Athurugiriya?
    October tops the wettest month list with 369 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Athurugiriya?
    January is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Athurugiriya?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Athurugiriya

    Thu   Nov 21
    33°C | 22°C
    N 7 km/h
    5.1 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    33°C | 23°C
    NE 7 km/h
    19 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    34°C | 22°C
    N 11 km/h
    5.9 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain