Elpitiya weather in April (Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Elpitiya during April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Elpitiya typically experiences 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Elpitiya in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 279 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Elpitiya. January, February, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elpitiya, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 279 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Elpitiya in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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