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Weather in August in Kurunegala District

Are you planning a trip a to Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala District in August?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Kurunegala. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Melsiripura with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Kurunegala with 134 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 75 hours of sunlight in Kurunegala. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Kurunegala District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kurunegala District's yearly weather, check out our Kurunegala District climate page.

Where to go in Kurunegala District in August

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 2 most popular destinations in Kurunegala District?

Kurunegala

In August Kurunegala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kurunegala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   July July
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30°C 
24°C 
67 hours 
141 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
75 hours 
134 mm 
9 days 
31°C 
24°C 
87 hours 
152 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Kurunegala

Melsiripura

In August Melsiripura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Melsiripura
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   July July
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31°C 
24°C 
67 hours 
86 mm 
9 days 
31°C 
24°C 
75 hours 
84 mm 
9 days 
31°C 
24°C 
87 hours 
106 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Melsiripura

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

Is August the best time to visit Kurunegala District?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kurunegala, August might be a good time to visit Kurunegala District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Kurunegala District is in January and February with generally pleasant weather in Kurunegala. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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