Kitulgala Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kitulgala has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Kitulgala remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 20°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kitulgala has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 4088 mm of rainfall annually. Kitulgala can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 559 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 215 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kitulgala 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
Kitulgala experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.3 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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 Kitulgala.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In January, 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
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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 Kitulgala in Sri Lanka
Kitulgala has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 30°C.The average rainfall figures in Kitulgala 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:
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 559 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 215 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
