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Bandarawela Climate by Month

Bandarawela has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Bandarawela experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 18°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Bandarawela has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1749 mm of rainfall per year. Bandarawela can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 312 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 57 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Bandarawela can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Bandarawela in Sri Lanka

Bandarawela has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Bandarawela?
    Rainy season in Bandarawela occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bandarawela?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bandarawela?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bandarawela?
    November tops the wettest month list with 312 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bandarawela?
    July is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bandarawela?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bandarawela

    Sun   Dec 15
    24°C | 17°C
    N 11 km/h
    0.5 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    21°C | 17°C
    N 7 km/h
    35 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    23°C | 17°C
    N 7 km/h
    10 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder