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Passara in August sees very high daytime temperatures of 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows of 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 115 mm (4.5 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Passara. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Sri Lanka in August →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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