Weather in August in Puttalam District
Planning a journey to Puttalam District this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Puttalam District in August?
Puttalam District 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 and nighttime temperatures around 27°C 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.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalpitiya with an average of 37 mm to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 192 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puttalam District in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Puttalam District climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Puttalam District?
Kalpitiya
In August Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Marawila
In August Marawila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Wayikkal
In August Wayikkal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Alankuda
In August Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chilaw
In August Chilaw generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Puttalam District?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Puttalam District with overall pleasant 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 is in July with generally perfect weather in Kalpitiya. In contrast, November tends to have poor weather conditions.
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