Puttalam District Weather in August

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Are you planning a trip a to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Puttalam District in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kalpitiya. 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.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalpitiya with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 192 mm (7.6 in).

Explore Puttalam District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Puttalam District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kalpitiya)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in August

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

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (August)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (August)

Kalpitiya

In August Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
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Marawila

In August Marawila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
202 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
good
less favorable
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Wayikkal

In August Wayikkal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
202 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In August Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Chilaw

In August Chilaw generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.

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 Puttalam District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Marawila 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Wayikkal 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Alankuda 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Chilaw 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Mudalaipali 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Puttalam District weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in August. The popular destination of Kalpitiya averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kalpitiya peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Kalpitiya averages just 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Puttalam District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka with overall very good weather in Kalpitiya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka is in July with generally very good weather in Kalpitiya. In contrast, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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