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Gampaha weather in April (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gampaha during April? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During April, Gampaha usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 33°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 25°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Gampaha in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Gampaha. January typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gampaha, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 208 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (25 KM, 15 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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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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