Kurunegala Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Kurunegala, Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka is 31°C (88°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kurunegala compares to cities worldwide.

With little seasonal fluctuation, Kurunegala offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in March and a very warm 30°C (86°F) in December. At night, lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 22°C (72°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kurunegala by month:

Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. March, the warmest month, sees 198 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Kurunegala's average annual maximum temperature is 31°C (88°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.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

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 Kurunegala, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 85%, considered very high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°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.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Kurunegala's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Kurunegala climate page.