Kegalle District is one of several regions in Sri Lanka, with temperatures that range from 29°C (84°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) during the peak of March. We've based our full climate overview on data from Pinnawala, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Kegalle District, and particularly Pinnawala, experiences consistently warm weather throughout the year, with average highs always exceeding 29°C (84°F).
The peak of the heat usually falls in February, March and April.
Precipitation in Kegalle District varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 355 mm (14 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 75 mm (3 in). The region experiences its rainy season during April, October and November, when monthly rainfall can range from 235 mm (9.3 in) to 355 mm (14 in).
Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for March, when daylight hours are at their peak.
