Kepungoda Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kepungoda maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
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, Kepungoda experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March to a comfortable 30°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kepungoda has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2421 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Kepungoda shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 344 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 55 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kepungoda Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Kepungoda offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (9.2 hours daily) and September (6.3 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kepungoda.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in February, March, April, October, November and December to 2 m/s in January, May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Kepungoda
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The best time of year to visit Kepungoda in Sri Lanka
Kepungoda has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 344 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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