Nawalapitiya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Nawalapitiya temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in March to 19°C (66°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Nawalapitiya experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3567 mm (140 in) of precipitation annually. Nawalapitiya can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 515 mm (20 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 196 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Nawalapitiya Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Nawalapitiya 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 Nawalapitiya.

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