Elpitiya weather in September (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Elpitiya during September? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

September in Elpitiya generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Elpitiya in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 294 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Elpitiya. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elpitiya, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 294 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in September

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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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