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Wellawatta Climate by Month

Wellawatta has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Wellawatta temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March to a very warm 30°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 24°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Wellawatta experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2623 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Wellawatta, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 355 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 73 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

Wellawatta enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Wellawatta ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (2 KM, 1 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Wellawatta in Sri Lanka

Wellawatta has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Wellawatta?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Wellawatta?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wellawatta?
    October tops the wettest month list with 355 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wellawatta?
    January is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wellawatta?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Wellawatta

    Sat   Dec 14
    30°C | 24°C
    N 7 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    31°C | 24°C
    N 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    29°C | 24°C
    N 18 km/h
    1.6 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain