Rakwana Temperature by Month
Rakwana in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Rakwana Monthly Temperatures
In Rakwana temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January to a very warm 32°C (90°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) in March to 20°C (68°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rakwana by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. March, the city's warmest month, sees 276 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Rakwana 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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Rakwana vs World: Temperature Compared
Rakwana's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°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.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
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 Rakwana?
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 Rakwana, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 69% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 71% 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 Rakwana's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Rakwana climate page.
