Sri Lanka weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Sri Lanka this August 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 August?
Sri Lanka offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Ramboda at 26°C to very warm in Polonnaruwa at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Polonnaruwa and 19°C in Ramboda.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Yala National Park with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 277 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine in Kandy. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Sri Lanka, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sri Lanka's yearly weather, check out our Sri Lanka climate page.
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Average weather in Kandy
In August Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hikkaduwa
In August Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Negombo
In August Negombo generally has 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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Average weather in Mirissa
In August Mirissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nuwara Eliya
In August Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Kandy. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Sri Lanka is in February with generally perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the months of April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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