Elkaduwa Climate by Month
The weather in Elkaduwa is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Elkaduwa remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 20°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Elkaduwa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1721 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Elkaduwa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 297 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 76 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Elkaduwa.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Elkaduwa in Sri Lanka
Elkaduwa has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Elkaduwa occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 297 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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