Gonawatta weather in August (Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gonawatta during August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, Gonawatta tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Gonawatta in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gonawatta, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 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. 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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