Weligama Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Weligama maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Weligama experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Weligama has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2256 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Weligama shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 284 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 79 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Weligama 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
Weligama offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (9.0 hours daily) and September (6.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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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 Weligama in Sri Lanka
Weligama has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
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 29°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 284 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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