Kurunegala Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kurunegala temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C (86°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in March to 22°C (72°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kurunegala experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1959 mm (77 in) of precipitation annually. Kurunegala can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 327 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 66 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Kurunegala Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kurunegala.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year