Ratnapura District Weather in July

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Planning a getaway to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka this July 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 July

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. July 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 daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 300 mm (12 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 July

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

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (July)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (July)

Dambulla

In July 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 pleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Udawalawe

In July 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 pleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
208 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Embilipitiya

In July 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 pleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
208 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Kalawana

In July 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 unpleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
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
196 hours
202 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
259 mm (10 in)
228 mm (9 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Godakewela

In July 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 pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
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
196 hours
202 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Udawalawe 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Embilipitiya 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Kalawana 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Godakewela 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Ratnapura District weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka typically experiences unpleasant weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dambulla average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Dambulla peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in July, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Dambulla averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka.

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

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

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the months of March, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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