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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Gonawatta.
Gonawatta, Sri Lanka, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 28°C (82°F), peaking in April at 30°C (86°F) and dipping in December to 26°C (79°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1879 mm (74 in) annually. November is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from October to December. The most sunshine falls in March, with an average of 6.6 hours of daily sunshine.
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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, December.
Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in April to around 19°C (66°F) during the colder months.
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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.
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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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.
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?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June typically offers the most optimal weather in Gonawatta. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. Gonawatta has a distinct rainy season from October to December.
Daytime highs range from 26°C (79°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1879 mm (74 in). November is the wettest month with 301 mm (12 in), while March is the driest with 93 mm (3.7 in).
Gonawatta 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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