Kataragama Climate by Month
Kataragama has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Kataragama temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a very warm 30°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 23°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kataragama experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1260 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kataragama, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 277 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 22 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
Kataragama enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kataragama.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kataragama in Sri Lanka
The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 277 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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