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Piliyandala weather in April (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

Is April a good time to explore Piliyandala weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Piliyandala typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 33°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°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

Piliyandala in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 234 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Piliyandala. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Piliyandala, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (12 KM, 7 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. With a water temperature of around 28°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.

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

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