Kegalle District Weather in August

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

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Pinnawala Kitulgala Galigamuwa

Planning a getaway to Kegalle District, Sri Lanka this August 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 Kegalle District in August

Kegalle District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Kegalle District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 28°C (82°F) in Kitulgala to 30°C (86°F) in Galigamuwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Galigamuwa and 21°C (70°F) in Kitulgala. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Pinnawala.

For specific regional insights in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pinnawala with an average of 155 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Kitulgala with 266 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during August. Pinnawala receives roughly 75 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Kegalle District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March34°C (93°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kegalle District in August

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

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

Temperature range in Kegalle District (August)

Precipitation variation in Kegalle District (August)

Pinnawala

In August Pinnawala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
75 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Pinnawala →

Kitulgala

In August Kitulgala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
204 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
296 mm (12 in)
266 mm (10 in)
282 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kitulgala →

Galigamuwa

In August Galigamuwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
75 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
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In our records: Sri Lanka August extremes

Notable August 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 warmest August day in Sri Lanka reached 40°C (104°F) in Polonnaruwa on August 11, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kegalle District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pinnawala 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Kitulgala 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Galigamuwa 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)

Kegalle District weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka in August?

Expect pleasant weather across Kegalle District, Sri Lanka in August. The popular destination of Pinnawala averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka in August?

Pinnawala averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Kegalle District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in August?

Pinnawala typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 155 mm (6.1 in) on average across Kegalle District, Sri Lanka.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kegalle District, Sri Lanka?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Kegalle District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Pinnawala. 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 July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Pinnawala. In contrast, March, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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