Rakwana weather in August (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Rakwana as August approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Rakwana generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Rakwana in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Rakwana. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rakwana, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (32 KM, 20 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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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