Elkaduwa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Elkaduwa remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in April to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in April to around 20°C (68°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Elkaduwa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1721 mm (68 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Elkaduwa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 297 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Elkaduwa Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Elkaduwa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Elkaduwa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year