Ratnapura weather in September (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Ratnapura in September? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In September, Ratnapura tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 28°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 22°C.

Precipitation

Ratnapura in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 282 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Ratnapura, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 282 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 190 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in September

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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