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Mount Lavinia weather in September (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Mount Lavinia as September approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for September in Mount Lavinia includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Mount Lavinia in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 264 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Lavinia. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, 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 Mount Lavinia climate page with graphs.

 

Mount Lavinia, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 264 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in September

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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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