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Kottagoda Climate by Month

Kottagoda has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Kottagoda 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 30°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 24°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kottagoda has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2015 mm of rainfall annually. Kottagoda can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 286 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 76 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Kottagoda experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.0 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (47 KM, 29 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kottagoda in Sri Lanka

Kottagoda has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Kottagoda?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kottagoda?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kottagoda?
    November tops the wettest month list with 286 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kottagoda?
    February is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kottagoda?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kottagoda

    Sun   Dec 15
    30°C | 23°C
    S 7 km/h
    6.3 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    31°C | 24°C
    S 7 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    32°C | 23°C
    NW 14 km/h
    2 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder