Gonawatta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Gonawatta experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in April, October and November and higher in June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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