Wattegama Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Wattegama has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Wattegama remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 27°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 19°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Wattegama is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1808 mm. The seasons in Wattegama, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 302 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 88 mm over 12 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Wattegama 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 Wattegama, 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 Wattegama.
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 over the year ranges from 1 m/s in April, October and November to 3 m/s in 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 Wattegama in Sri Lanka
Wattegama has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Wattegama occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 302 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 88 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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