Chilaw Climate by Month
Chilaw maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
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
With minimal seasonal shifts, Chilaw experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 30°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 24°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Chilaw has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1902 mm of rainfall per year. Chilaw can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 302 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 43 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Chilaw in Sri Lanka
Chilaw has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and February.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Chilaw occurs in the months of April, May, June, September, October and November.
March has an average maximum temperature of 33°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 302 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
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