Ampara District Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in February.

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Arugam Bay Kalkuda

Planning a getaway to Ampara District, Sri Lanka this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ampara District in February

Ampara District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Ampara District generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Arugam Bay. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Ampara District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

February is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 109 mm (4.3 in) in Arugam Bay.

Average sunshine

February brings good sunshine to many areas. Arugam Bay sees around 201 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Ampara District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ampara District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arugam Bay)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) This monthJune33°C (91°F) July33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ampara District in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ampara District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ampara District

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Ampara District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Ampara District (February)

Precipitation variation in Ampara District (February)

Arugam Bay

In February Arugam Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
201 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Kalkuda

In February Kalkuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
230 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ampara District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ampara District in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arugam Bay 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Kalkuda 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Ampara District weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in February?

Ampara District, Sri Lanka typically experiences pleasant weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Arugam Bay average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in February?

Arugam Bay averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Ampara District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in February?

Arugam Bay typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Ampara District, Sri Lanka.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. On the other hand, the weather in November and December tend to be poor.

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