Gonawatta Climate by Month
Gonawatta has pretty similar weather over the course of 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
With minimal seasonal shifts, Gonawatta experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in April to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 19°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gonawatta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1879 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Gonawatta shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 301 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 93 mm of rainfall over 7 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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gonawatta.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Gonawatta 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 Gonawatta in Sri Lanka
Gonawatta has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Gonawatta occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
April 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 26°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 301 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 93 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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