Peradeniya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Peradeniya has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Peradeniya remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Peradeniya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2100 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 342 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 100 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Peradeniya 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Peradeniya. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Peradeniya.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, October and November and highest during June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
Peradeniya has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Peradeniya occurs in the months of April, May, October, November and December.
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 342 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 100 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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