Hambantota District weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Hambantota District in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Hambantota District in August?
Hambantota District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Hambantota District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Tangalle at 30°C to very warm in Kataragama at 34°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Kataragama and 25°C in Tangalle. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Yala with an average of 20 mm to high rainfall in Tangalle with 109 mm. The city Tangalle usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hambantota District in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hambantota District climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Hambantota District?
Tangalle
In August Tangalle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tissamaharama
In August Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kataragama
In August Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kirinda
In August Kirinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Yala
In August Yala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hambantota District, in Sri Lanka.
Is August the best time to visit Hambantota District?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Hambantota District with overall tolerable weather in Tangalle.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Tangalle. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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