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Weather in August in Ratnapura District

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

Ratnapura District 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 and very warm in Dambulla at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dambulla and 20°C 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.

Precipitation

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

For specific regional insights in Ratnapura District for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ratnapura District climate page.

Where to go in Ratnapura District in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ratnapura 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 5 most popular destinations in Ratnapura District?

Dambulla

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

Dambulla
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<<   July July
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33°C 
25°C 
47 mm 
8 days 
33°C 
25°C 
52 mm 
8 days 
33°C 
24°C 
77 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Dambulla

Udawalawe

In August Udawalawe 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.

Udawalawe
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<<   July July
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31°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
63 mm 
9 days 
31°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
73 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
23°C 
210 hours 
118 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Udawalawe

Embilipitiya

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

Embilipitiya
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<<   July July
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32°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
57 mm 
8 days 
32°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
66 mm 
9 days 
32°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
107 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Embilipitiya

Kalawana

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

Kalawana
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<<   July July
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29°C 
23°C 
202 hours 
228 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
23°C 
204 hours 
230 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
23°C 
190 hours 
269 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kalawana

Godakewela

In August Godakewela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Godakewela
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<<   July July
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29°C 
23°C 
202 hours 
123 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
23°C 
204 hours 
133 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
22°C 
190 hours 
181 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Godakewela

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

Is August the best time to visit Ratnapura District?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Ratnapura District. Typically, the climate in Dambulla is pleasant.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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