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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Gelioya.
Gelioya, Kandy District, Sri Lanka, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 28°C (82°F), peaking in March at 30°C (86°F) and dipping in December to 27°C (81°F).
With around 2302 mm (91 in) of annual rainfall, Gelioya has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from October to December. The wettest month is November. Sunshine peaks in March, when the city sees around 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Gelioya experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in March. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in March to 19°C (66°F) in December.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Gelioya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2302 mm (91 in) of rainfall per year. Gelioya can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 362 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gelioya Precipitation page.
Gelioya can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gelioya.
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.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in April, October and November to 3 m/s (6 knots) in June, July and August. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Gelioya. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. Gelioya has a distinct rainy season from October to December.
Daytime highs range from 27°C (81°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2302 mm (91 in). November is the wettest month with 362 mm (14 in), while January is the driest with 115 mm (4.5 in).
Gelioya receives around 1,486 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 198 hours, while July is the cloudiest with just 67 hours.
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