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Bollegala weather in August (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Bollegala in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Bollegala generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Even with its milder temperatures compared to the rest of the year, this month stays comfortably warm and inviting.

Precipitation

Bollegala in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Bollegala. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Bollegala's climate page.

Bollegala, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 221 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In August generally
poor weather
with very high temperatures
and heavy monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Bollegala's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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