Attikulama Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Attikulama’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Sri Lanka.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Attikulama remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in March to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Attikulama by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 75 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days.
Annual Temperatures in Sri Lanka Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Sri Lanka. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Attikulama Temperatures Compared World Wide
Attikulama’s average annual maximum temperature is 33°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Attikulama’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Attikulama climate page.
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