Dalupotha weather in August (Sri Lanka)

What's the typical weather in Dalupotha for August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Dalupotha includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 26°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Dalupotha in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 202 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dalupotha, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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