Madampe Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Madampe’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
With minimal seasonal shifts, Madampe experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 24°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Madampe by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth. March, the city’s warmest month, receives 276 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 44 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 4 days. It records 248 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
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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Madampe Temperatures Compared World Wide
Madampe’s average annual maximum temperature is 31°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 ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Madampe, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 70% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 31°C. In the warmest month, March, the humidity is 69% combined with an average maximum temperature of 33°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
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 Madampe’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Madampe climate page.
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