Weather in April in Sri Lanka
Thinking about venturing to Sri Lanka this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in April?
April in Sri Lanka generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Ramboda at 28°C to very hot in Polonnaruwa at 36°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Polonnaruwa and 19°C in Ramboda. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jaffna with an average of 61 mm to heavy rainfall in Adams Peak with 486 mm.Average sunshine
Kandy enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sri Lanka in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sri Lanka climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Sri Lanka?
Kandy
In April Kandy generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hikkaduwa
In April Hikkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Negombo
In April Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mirissa
In April Mirissa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nuwara Eliya
In April Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sri Lanka.
Is April the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Sri Lanka with often poor weather in Kandy.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Kandy. The weather in April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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