Panadura Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Panadura has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Panadura experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a comfortable 30°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Panadura has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2773 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Panadura shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 359 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 85 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Panadura Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Panadura 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 water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Panadura.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In February, 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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in February, March, April, October, November and December to 2 m/s in January, May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Panadura
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Panadura has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 359 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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