Pelena weather in April (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

Is Pelena a good destination in April, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Pelena typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 26°C at night. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Pelena in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pelena, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (28 KM, 17 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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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