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Negombo weather in April (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Negombo this April? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Negombo generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 32°C. At night, they generally drop to 26°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Negombo in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Negombo, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 192 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (34 KM, 21 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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