Athurugiriya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 23°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Athurugiriya Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Athurugiriya.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in February, March, April, October, November and December and highest during January, May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
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 369 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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