Nilaveli Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Nilaveli maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Nilaveli experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in June to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Nilaveli has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1313 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Nilaveli shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 314 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 22 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nilaveli 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
Nilaveli offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (9.1 hours daily) and November (5.6 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 water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nilaveli.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in March and April to 5 m/s in June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Nilaveli
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Nilaveli in Sri Lanka
The best time to visit is during the drier months: March, May, June, July and August.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
June has an average maximum temperature of 34°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 314 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.
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