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Weather in August in Badulla District

Thinking about venturing to Badulla District this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Badulla District in August?

Badulla District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Badulla District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Ohiya at 28°C to very warm in Passara at 33°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Passara and 20°C in Ohiya. In Badulla District, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bandarawela with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Ohiya with 135 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine in Ella. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Badulla District in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Badulla District climate page.

Where to go in Badulla District in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Badulla District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Badulla District?

Ella

In August Ella generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ella
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<<   July July
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32°C 
22°C 
67 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
22°C 
75 hours 
81 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
22°C 
87 hours 
128 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ella

Bandarawela

In August Bandarawela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Bandarawela
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<<   July July
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31°C 
22°C 
67 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
22°C 
75 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
21°C 
87 hours 
120 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Bandarawela

Haputale

In August Haputale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Haputale
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<<   July July
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31°C 
22°C 
67 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
22°C 
75 hours 
77 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
21°C 
87 hours 
122 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Haputale

Badulla

In August Badulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Badulla
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<<   July July
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32°C 
22°C 
67 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
22°C 
75 hours 
91 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
21°C 
87 hours 
147 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Badulla

Diyatalawa

In August Diyatalawa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Diyatalawa
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<<   July July
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31°C 
22°C 
67 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
22°C 
75 hours 
80 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
21°C 
87 hours 
127 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Diyatalawa

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Badulla District, in Sri Lanka.

Is August the best time to visit Badulla District?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ella, August might be a good time to visit Badulla District.

Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Ella. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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