Dodanduwa weather in April (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Dodanduwa during April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Dodanduwa typically brings very 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 26°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Dodanduwa in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Dodanduwa, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

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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