Pussellawa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Pussellawa is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
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, Pussellawa experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in March to a comfortable 26°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 18°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pussellawa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2759 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Pussellawa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 400 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 147 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Pussellawa 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
In Pussellawa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per average 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 Pussellawa.
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 Pussellawa in Sri Lanka
Pussellawa has high temperatures year round ranging between 25°C and 29°C.The average rainfall figures in Pussellawa are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 400 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 147 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
