Kuruwita, Sri Lanka - Weather and Climate
The weather in Kuruwita, Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It is also known for its heavy rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Kuruwita remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 20°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kuruwita is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 4238 mm. The climate in Kuruwita shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 583 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 248 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kuruwita Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kuruwita offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (9.2 hours daily) and September (6.3 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kuruwita.
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
Forecast for Kuruwita
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kuruwita in Sri Lanka
Kuruwita has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.The average rainfall figures in Kuruwita are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 583 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 248 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
