Climate ▸Forecast ▸January ▸February ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Yala. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Yala experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1163 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 258 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 17 mm over 6 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 192 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Yala 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.

Annual
Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend heavy rainfall high moderate low almost none
Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Yala’s average annual precipitation is 1163 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Yala’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Yala Climate page.


Current rainfall in Yala

Sun   Jan 12
29°C | 22°C
E 6 m/s
53 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Jan 13
30°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
11 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Jan 14
28°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
27 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Yala.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sri Lanka? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sri Lanka. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.