Maskeliya Climate by Month
The weather in Maskeliya is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Maskeliya remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 19°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Maskeliya is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3949 mm. Maskeliya can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 576 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 222 mm of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days.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
Maskeliya experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.3 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Maskeliya.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Maskeliya in Sri Lanka
Maskeliya has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 29°C.The average rainfall figures in Maskeliya 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 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 576 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 222 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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