Pinnawala weather in August (Kegalle District, Sri Lanka)

How does the August weather in Pinnawala compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Pinnawala typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C. Even with its milder temperatures compared to the rest of the year, this month stays comfortably warm and inviting.

Precipitation

Pinnawala in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Pinnawala. January, February, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pinnawala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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