Ratnapura District Weather in August

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Planning a journey to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ratnapura District in August

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Belihul Oya at 27°C (81°F) and very warm in Dambulla at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Dambulla and 20°C (68°F) in Belihul Oya. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 277 mm (11 in).

Explore Ratnapura District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ratnapura District in August

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

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

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (August)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (August)

Dambulla

In August Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Udawalawe

In August Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
202 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Embilipitiya

In August Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
202 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Kalawana

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
204 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
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Godakewela

In August Godakewela 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 very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
204 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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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 Ratnapura District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Udawalawe 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Embilipitiya 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Kalawana 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Godakewela 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Ratnapura District weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka brings mixed weather. In Dambulla, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Dambulla, the average daytime high in August is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. Dambulla averages only about 52 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Dambulla, August might be a good time to visit Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly very good weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, October and November tend to be less favorable.

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