Elpitiya Climate by Month
Elpitiya has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Elpitiya temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 19°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Elpitiya experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2481 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 381 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 126 mm over 6 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Elpitiya. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Elpitiya.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Elpitiya ranges from 1°C in April to 3°C in June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Elpitiya in Sri Lanka
Elpitiya has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 381 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 126 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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