Kitulgala Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Kitulgala remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in March to 20°C (68°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kitulgala has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 4088 mm (161 in) of rainfall annually. Kitulgala can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 559 mm (22 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 215 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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