Pinnawala Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Pinnawala experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in March to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in March to around 21°C (70°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Pinnawala has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2232 mm (88 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Pinnawala shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 356 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pinnawala Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Pinnawala serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pinnawala.

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