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Kalawana Climate by Month

Kalawana has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Kalawana remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 21°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kalawana has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3428 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Kalawana, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 496 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 180 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Kalawana enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (16 KM, 10 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kalawana in Sri Lanka

Kalawana has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.
The average rainfall figures in Kalawana are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Kalawana?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kalawana?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kalawana?
    November tops the wettest month list with 496 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kalawana?
    March is the driest month with 180 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kalawana?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kalawana

    Thu   Nov 21
    31°C | 21°C
    E 7 km/h
    59 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    31°C | 21°C
    SW 7 km/h
    11 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    32°C | 21°C
    W 7 km/h
    9.5 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder