Ratnapura District Weather in February

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Planning a getaway to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ratnapura District in February

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Belihul Oya at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Kiralawelkatuwa at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kiralawelkatuwa and 18°C (64°F) in Belihul Oya. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kiralawelkatuwa with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 263 mm (10 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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (February)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (February)

Dambulla

In February Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Udawalawe

In February Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
201 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
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Embilipitiya

In February Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
201 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Kalawana

In February Kalawana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Godakewela

In February Godakewela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
good
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In our records: Sri Lanka February extremes

Notable February 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 coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ratnapura District in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Udawalawe 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Embilipitiya 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Kalawana 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Godakewela 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Ratnapura District weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka typically experiences good weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dambulla average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Dambulla peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in February, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Dambulla averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka with overall very good weather in Dambulla.

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

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