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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

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the hottest month in Kurunegala?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kurunegala?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kurunegala?
    October tops the wettest month list with 327 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kurunegala?
    February is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kurunegala?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kurunegala

    Sat   Dec 14
    31°C | 23°C
    NE 7 km/h
    14 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sun   Dec 15
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    27°C | 22°C
    N 7 km/h
    154 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder