Peradeniya weather in April (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Peradeniya this April? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In April, Peradeniya tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 21°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Peradeniya in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 157 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Peradeniya. January, February, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peradeniya, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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