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Katunayaka weather in August (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Katunayaka usually fare in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of August in Katunayaka typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Katunayaka in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 202 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Katunayaka. 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 Katunayaka climate page with graphs.

 

Katunayaka, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 203 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (29 KM, 18 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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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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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