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Rakwana Climate by Month

The weather in Rakwana is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. 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 day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Rakwana experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 20°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Rakwana has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2925 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Rakwana shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 479 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 142 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Rakwana 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (32 KM, 20 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Rakwana in Sri Lanka

Rakwana has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.
The average rainfall figures in Rakwana 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:
  • Which is the hottest month in Rakwana?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Rakwana?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rakwana?
    November tops the wettest month list with 479 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rakwana?
    July is the driest month with 142 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rakwana?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rakwana

    Tue   Dec 03
    30°C | 21°C
    NW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    32°C | 20°C
    E 7 km/h
    1.1 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    30°C | 21°C
    NE 4 km/h
    3.1 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder