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Mount Lavinia Climate by Month

Mount Lavinia maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Mount Lavinia temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March to a comfortable 30°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 24°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Mount Lavinia experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2648 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Mount Lavinia, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 355 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 76 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

Mount Lavinia enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Mount Lavinia ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (7 KM, 4 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka

Mount Lavinia has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Mount Lavinia?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Mount Lavinia?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Lavinia?
    October tops the wettest month list with 355 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Lavinia?
    January is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mount Lavinia?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Mount Lavinia

    Sat   Dec 14
    31°C | 24°C
    NW 11 km/h
    5.5 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sun   Dec 15
    31°C | 24°C
    N 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    29°C | 24°C
    N 18 km/h
    19 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder