Gonawatta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Gonawatta experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in April to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in April to around 19°C (66°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Gonawatta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1879 mm (74 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Gonawatta shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 301 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gonawatta 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, Gonawatta 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 Gonawatta.

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)