Sri Lanka weather in June
Planning a journey to Sri Lanka this June and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in June?
The weather in Sri Lanka in June can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ramboda at 26°C to very warm in Polonnaruwa at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Polonnaruwa and 20°C in Ramboda.
In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Polonnaruwa with an average of 20 mm to heavy rainfall in Beruwala with 347 mm. Kandy experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 84 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at June'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 June Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hikkaduwa
In June 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Negombo
In June Negombo 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Mirissa
In June Mirissa 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Nuwara Eliya
In June Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is June the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
In our opinion, June is a good time to visit Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Kandy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Sri Lanka is in February with generally perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the weather in April, October and November tend to be poor.
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