Deniyaya weather in August (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Deniyaya this August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Deniyaya tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Deniyaya in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 204 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Deniyaya, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (41 KM, 25 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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