Gampola weather in February (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Is Gampola a good destination in February, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Gampola typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Gampola in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 162 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gampola, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in February

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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