Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Sri Lanka this September.
Sri Lanka, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in September ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Ramboda to 36°C (97°F) in Polonnaruwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Polonnaruwa and 19°C (66°F) in Ramboda.
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Kandy averages a daytime high of 29°C (84°F) in September, which is high for Sri Lanka.
Kandy sees nighttime lows close to 21°C (70°F) in September.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Polonnaruwa clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 36°C (97°F), and evenings that remain near 26°C (79°F).
The coldest city in September in Sri Lanka is Ramboda when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 26°C (79°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 19°C (66°F).
Kandy experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 87 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Colombo this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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