Kurunegala Climate by Month
Kurunegala has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Kurunegala temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 22°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kurunegala experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1959 mm of precipitation annually. Kurunegala can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 327 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 66 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Kurunegala can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kurunegala.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kurunegala in Sri Lanka
Kurunegala has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 35°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 327 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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