Elpitiya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Elpitiya temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in March to around 19°C (66°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Elpitiya experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2481 mm (98 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 381 mm (15 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less rainfall, with 126 mm (5 in) over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Elpitiya Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Elpitiya.

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

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in April, October and November and higher in June, July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)