Kataragama Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kataragama, Monaragala District, Sri Lanka is 32°C (90°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kataragama compares to cities worldwide.
Kataragama Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Kataragama changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in January to a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) in July to 23°C (73°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kataragama by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 208 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
37-year average (1980-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Kataragama Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Kataragama spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Kataragama vs Sri Lanka
The map below shows the annual temperature across Sri Lanka. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kataragama vs World: Temperature Compared
Kataragama's average annual maximum temperature is 32°C (90°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kataragama?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kataragama, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 71% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 76% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Kataragama this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Kataragama's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kataragama climate page.
