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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kapugoda. 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.

Kapugoda has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3195 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kapugoda shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 412 mm of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 112 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 202 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kapugoda 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

Kapugoda’s average annual precipitation is 3195 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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