Kotadeniyawa Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kotadeniyawa, Sri Lanka is 32°C (90°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kotadeniyawa compares to cities worldwide.
Kotadeniyawa Monthly Temperatures
Kotadeniyawa enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in January to a very warm 35°C (95°F) in March. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 25°C (77°F) and 23°C (73°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kotadeniyawa by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. March, the warmest month of the year, receives 276 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kotadeniyawa 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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Kotadeniyawa vs World: Temperature Compared
Kotadeniyawa'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:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kotadeniyawa?
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 Kotadeniyawa, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and humidity around 70% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°F) with 69% 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.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Kotadeniyawa's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kotadeniyawa climate page.
