Kegalle District Weather in September

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

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Pinnawala Kitulgala Galigamuwa

Planning a getaway to Kegalle District, Sri Lanka this September 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 September

Kegalle District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. September in Kegalle District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

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. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kegalle District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pinnawala with an average of 172 mm (6.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Kitulgala with 282 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Pinnawala receives about 87 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Kegalle District (September)

Precipitation variation in Kegalle District (September)

Pinnawala

In September Pinnawala 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 tolerable that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
87 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
356 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Kitulgala

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
204 hours
190 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
266 mm (10 in)
282 mm (11 in)
497 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Galigamuwa

In September 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 poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
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
75 hours
87 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
370 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pinnawala 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Kitulgala 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 282 mm (11 in)
Galigamuwa 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)

Kegalle District weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Kegalle District, Sri Lanka in September. The popular destination of Pinnawala averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

Pinnawala averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pinnawala records an average of 172 mm (6.8 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Kegalle District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Kegalle District, Sri Lanka with overall tolerable 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. On the other hand, the months of March, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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