Giritale weather in August (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Giritale in August? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Giritale generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 35°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and there can be hotter days. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated to remain comfortable.

Precipitation

Giritale in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 254 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, September, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Giritale, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 254 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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