Ambalangoda Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Ambalangoda. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Ambalangoda experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2711 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Ambalangoda shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 335 mm of precipitation during the wettest month May, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 74 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 200 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ambalangoda Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Sri Lanka

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sri Lanka. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Ambalangoda’s average annual precipitation is 2711 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Ambalangoda’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ambalangoda Climate page.