Yodakandiya Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Yodakandiya. 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.
Yodakandiya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1236 mm of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The seasons in Yodakandiya, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 270 mm of precipitation.
This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 22 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 191 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Yodakandiya 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
Yodakandiya’s average annual precipitation is 1236 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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 Yodakandiya’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Yodakandiya Climate page.