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Ja-Ela weather in April (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does April bring to Ja-Ela? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

April in Ja-Ela generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 33°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 26°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Ja-Ela in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While 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 Ja-Ela climate page with graphs.

 

Ja-Ela, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (20 KM, 12 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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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