Buttala weather in August (Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does August bring to Buttala? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Buttala tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 34°C, while night temperatures can drop to 23°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Buttala in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 203 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Buttala.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Buttala climate page with graphs.

 

Buttala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (49 KM, 30 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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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).

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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