Nugegoda weather in August (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the August weather in Nugegoda? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Nugegoda in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

 

Nugegoda, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in August and which places have the best weather 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 Nugegoda in August?

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 26°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 in August.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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