Ginigathena weather in August (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Ginigathena in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Ginigathena generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Ginigathena in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ginigathena, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in August and which places have the best weather 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 Ginigathena in August?

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 August.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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