Kotmale Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kotmale, Sri Lanka is 27°C (81°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kotmale compares to cities worldwide.
Kotmale Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Kotmale remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in March to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in January. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 19°C (66°F) in March to 18°C (64°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kotmale 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 198 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kotmale 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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Kotmale vs World: Temperature Compared
Kotmale's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kotmale?
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 Kotmale, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 65% 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 Kotmale this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Kotmale's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kotmale climate page.
